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Cory Smith

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Hosted by R. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and a number of Pack Pride writers, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.

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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Sweet 16 talk with Scott Wood, NC State WBB reaction

The Wolfpack is dancing into the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years! Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by Scott Wood to discuss the Wolfpack’s run so far and what comes next in Dallas against Marquette. The guys will also break down the women’s game against NC State at Reynolds Coliseum, the gymnastics ACC Championship and baseball’s series win over Duke! Watch or listen to the full podcast to get that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!    

1h 9m
Mar 26
Postgame Podcast: NC State advances to Sweet 16 with OT win over Oakland

NC State is heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years after a 79-73 win over Oakland. The No. 11 Wolfpack got a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double from DJ Burns along with four other players finishing in double figures to pull out its seventh straight win and keep dancing into Dallas. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's massive win, DJ Burns' historic double-double, how belief continues to drive the Pack and what comes next in Dallas. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

1h 3m
Mar 24
Two Perspectives Podcast: NC State vs. Oakland Round of 32 Preview

Don't call them Cinderella. NC State and Oakland may be double-digit seeds, but both believe they landed in March Madness for a reason. The Wolfpack dominated Texas Tech, but can it advance to the Sweet 16 with a win over the Golden Grizzlies? Chase Graham and Miles Masercola preview the Wolfpack's Round of 32 game, how to limit Jack Gohlke, the rise of the Pack's big men surrounding DJ Burns and what the Pack needs to do in order to survive and advance. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

28m
Mar 23
Postgame Podcast: NC State big men bully Texas Tech, advance in NCAA Tournament

NC State ran away from Texas Tech in the second half for an 80-67 win to advance to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack got three huge performances from the big men with Ben Middlebrooks, D.J. Burns and Mohamed Diarra all finishing with 16-plus against the Red Raiders. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's first NCAA Tournament victory of the Kevin Keatts era, the key players that got the Pack past the Red Raiders and what comes next in Pittsburgh. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

44m
Mar 22
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Recapping the Wolfpack's historic ACC title, Previewing Texas Tech

It's been more than 48 hours and the feeling of being an ACC Champion hasn't worn off for NC State men's basketball fans. Now the Wolfpack is heading off to Pittsburgh to take on No. 6 seed Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. James Curle and Cory Smith give their look back at the Wolfpack's historic run to the ACC Tournament and preview what the NCAA Tournament will look like for both the men's and women's hoops teams. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that, women's hoops, wrestling and much more!

59m
Mar 19
Two Perspectives Podcast: NC State wins ACC Tourney, Facing Texas Tech in March Madness

NC State closed out a monumental week with an ACC Championship after a five-day stretch of five straight wins. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham recap the first ACC title in 37 years and look at the Wolfpack’s NCAA Tournament berth. What led to the Pack getting to the title game and knocking off UNC for the title? What should State fans expect from No. 6 seed Texas Tech when the teams face off in Pittsburgh? Watch or listen to this week’s podcast to get all of that and more!

55m
Mar 18
Postgame Podcast: NC State clinches the 2024 ACC Championship!

NC State closed out a five-day run with a dominant second half to beat UNC and win the 2024 ACC Championship. The Wolfpack clinched its first ACC title since the 1987 season with a complete team effort that landed DJ Burns Tournament MVP honors along with three others on the First or Second Team. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will discuss the Wolfpack's win, what it means for the program as a whole, the NCAA Tournament implications and the special performances that led to the win. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!  

1h 16m
Mar 17
Postgame Podcast: NC State closes out UVA in OT for ACC Championship berth

NC State clawed back from being six points down with 51 seconds remaining and closed it out in overtime to down Virginia, 73-65, to head to the ACC Championship Game. The Wolfpack got a huge shot from Michael O'Connell to send it into OT and DJ Burns closed things out with seven points in OT alone. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's massive win, the performances that led to the victory and look ahead to the matchup against UNC-Chapel Hill on Saturday night. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!    

56m
Mar 16
Postgame Podcast: NC State Upsets Duke, Advances to ACC Tournament Semifinals

With NC State's backs against the wall again, the Wolfpack responded with a 74-69 win over No. 11 Duke in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. State now keeps riding its magical run into the ACC semifinals for the first time since the 2014 season. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will recap the Wolfpack's huge win, gutsy performances from DJ Horne and Mohamed Diarra along with what it all means for the program. Listen or watch the full Postgame Podcast to get all that and more!

54m
Mar 15
Postgame Podcast: NC State runs past Syracuse to land in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals

NC State came out firing on all cylinders against Syracuse to cruise to an 83-65 victory to advance to the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Wolfpack dominated in several areas, including 30-9 in points off turnovers, 20-7 in second-chance points and 19-8 in fastbreak points. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's dominant win, take a look at DJ Horne's return, Jayden Taylor's consistent offensive play and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.

43m
Mar 14
Two Perspectives Podcast: Talking NC State Hoops ahead of ACC Tournament

With NC State set to start the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Miles Masercola and Chase Graham give their thoughts on Kevin Keatts, the status of the program, the Louisville matchup and more. The guys discuss what's led to the current situation, the importance of DJ Horne and the start of sports betting in North Carolina. Listen to or watch the full podcast to get that and more.  

38m
Mar 12
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Kevin Keatts' last stand in ACC Tournament?

With NC State men's basketball starting the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times to break down Kevin Keatts' status, where the team goes from here and more. To close things out, the guys will discuss the latest on women's basketball, wrestling and more men's hoops ahead of the matchup against Louisville in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more.

1h 17m
Mar 12
Sawyer & Ciencin Podcast: Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball on NC State entering ACC play

NC State baseball is coming off a torching hot week at the plate and went 5-0 before starting ACC play. Cory Smith and Alec Sawyer will break down the week that was for the Pack9 and look ahead to the Boston College series. In the second half of the Sawyer & Ciencin Podcast, Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball will join the show! Fitt discussed the start for the Pack9, the strength of college baseball in the Carolinas, preview the BC series and much more.

59m
Mar 07
Postgame Podcast: Duke hands NC State deflating home loss on Senior Night

NC State was handed a loss in its final home game of the season by No. 9 Duke, falling apart in the second half in a 79-64 loss. The Wolfpack (17-13, 9-10 ACC) got crushed on the offensive boards early on then gave up 21 points off turnovers late as Duke beat the Pack at its own game. James Curle, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger give their thoughts on the frustrating loss, DJ Burns scoring 27 points in his final home game and the status of Kevin Keatts after the loss. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more.

1h 11m
Mar 05
Postgame Podcast: NC State's woefully bad second half leads to loss at UNC

NC State got out to an early lead at No. 9 UNC and took control by halftime, but caved down the stretch in a 79-70 loss. The Wolfpack (17-12, 9-9 ACC) went nearly 11 minutes without a made field goal, allowing the Tar Heels to climb back and take a double-digit lead before the Pack answered the bell offensively. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger breakdown the latest loss, what happened offensively for the Wolfpack, what this means for Kevin Keatts and the program as a whole and other topics from Saturday night. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all of that and more!

59m
Mar 03
Pack Pride Podcast: Early takeaways from NC State spring practice

NC State football opened spring practice earlier this week ahead of the 2024 spring game in just over one month. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss their early observations from the first day of camp, give thoughts on the early depth chart and much more! Give us your thoughts and questions during this live podcast and we'll do our best to answer some throughout the show. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get caught up on all the latest regarding Wolfpack football!

23m
Mar 02
Two Perspectives Podcast: Where is NC State Heading as a Program?

NC State fell once again this week in a crippling loss for the program on the road at Florida State in Tallahassee. The Seminoles got everything they wanted offensively, scoring 90 points in the win -- only the second time the Wolfpack (17-11, 9-8 ACC) has allowed 90-plus points this season. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham break down the frustrating loss for the Pack, what's coming up over the next 72 hours against UNC and Duke along with where the program is heading under Kevin Keatts. Watch or listen to the latest Two Perspectives Podcast to get all of that and more!

39m
Mar 01
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State Hoops, Pack9, Transfer Portal, Olympics Sports & More!

It was another busy week for N.C. State with basketball having mixed results, baseball pulling out a series win and even some recruiting success in the portal. Cory and James recap it all on the first segment along with a look ahead to this coming week. The guys will also recap the ACC Championships for wrestling and men’s swimming & diving, along with the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Owen Lloyd. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

58m
Feb 27
Sawyer & Ciencin: Avent clinches 1K wins; Pack9 faces tough test in Hawai'i

NC State clinched its opening series with a mix of veteran and freshman talent leading the charge past VCU. With the Sunday win, Elliott Avent notched an historic 1,000th victory and was honored at Doak Field. Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith recap the opening weekend, standouts on the mound and at the plate, Avent’s memorable win and take a look at the Hawaii series. Watch or listen to get all of that and more in this week’s podcast!

37m
Feb 23
Postgame Podcast: NC State's comeback falls short in devastating loss to Syracuse

NC State found a way to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit, but couldn't close out Syracuse in an 87-83 loss at home. The Wolfpack wasted a 32-point effort from DJ Horne along with a double-double from Ben Middlebrooks after giving up 55 points in the first half alone. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the latest loss on the Postgame Podcast. The guys look back on Horne's huge night, the struggles on defense in the first half, the final possession and what the loss means for the Pack's resumé as a whole.

48m
Feb 21
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Recapping a Huge Week for NC State Hoops & Athletics

NC State had a nearly perfect week from a program standpoint, highlighted by huge road wins for men’s and women’s hoops. The Wolfpack men finally notched a Quad 1 win at Clemson while the women took down Top-25 Notre Dame before winning an OT thriller against Georgia Tech. Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the pivotal victories for both teams, the ACC Championship for gymnastics, Top-10 win for wrestling, baseball’s season opener and more!

52m
Feb 20
Postgame Podcast: DJ Horne's game-winner propels NC State over Clemson

NC State clawed back for a critical 78-77 win over Clemson on the road behind a clutch shot by DJ Horne with 9.8 seconds remaining. Horne scored 13 of the Wolfpack's final 17 points to finish with 27 on the night, carrying State to its first Quad 1 road win of the season. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Pack's latest win, Horne's masterful performance, how State clawed back for the win and the importance of the victory overall. Watch or listen to the full Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

1h 3m
Feb 18
Sawyer & Ciencin: Previewing the 2024 Pack9 Season; Preseason Awards

The NC State baseball season officially gets underway this coming Friday as the Wolfpack hosts VCU! Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith — who is stepping in for Andrew Ciencin — will recap an eventful offseason and look ahead to the 2024 season. The guys will also hand out their own preseason awards for MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Transfer of the Year, season predictions and several others. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

1h 1m
Feb 14
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Andrew Sanders joins the show to talk Pack Hoops & Pack9!

The last week has been an interesting one for NC State hoops, with two narrow losses on the men's side and a 2-1 week for the women's team with a critical loss to Virginia Tech. Cory and James will discuss both programs along with success in other sports in the first half of the podcast. Wolfpack radio play-by-play announcer Andrew Sanders will join the show in the second half to break down the women's team and talk some Pack9 baseball with the first pitch being thrown this Friday. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of this and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

1h 6m
Feb 13
Postgame Podcast: NC State can't close out in loss at Wake Forest

NC State went on the road at Wake Forest and went blow-for-blow with one of the top offenses in the ACC, but ultimately fell by a final of 83-79 after missing three straight shots to close the game. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the loss on the latest Postgame Podcast. What more can DJ Horne do for the Wolfpack with the rest of the backcourt struggling? Is the frontcourt starting to actually develop some offensive consistency? Is there any chance at making the Big Dance after Saturday's loss? We'll discuss all of that and more on this episode!

1h 1m
Feb 12
Postgame Podcast: NC State suffers crushing home loss to Pitt

With a chance to make it a clean sweep at home, NC State lost the third game of its homestand frustratingly to Pittsburgh. The Wolfpack outshot, out defended and got Pitt off its game in the second half, but couldn't hit free throws -- missing 12 of 18 in a three-point loss. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss what led to the latest loss, bright spots from DJ Burns and the bigs off the bench, Jayden Taylor's frustrating night and what it all means moving forward. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.

53m
Feb 08
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State WBB takes down Louisville; huge week for the Pack

NC State women's basketball just notched ANOTHER Top-25 win with a 77-67 victory over No. 16 Louisville to earn its 20th win of the season in the Play4Kay Game. It capped off a remarkable week for NC State Athletics as a whole, which saw wins in men's and women's hoops, gymnastics, wrestling and more! James and Cory discuss the huge win for the Wolfpack, the remarkable week for the program overall on the latest podcast! Watch or listen to this week's podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

48m
Feb 06
Two Perspectives Podcast: Casey Morsell joins the show; GT preview

Following a bounce-back win over Miami, NC State guard Casey Morsell joins Miles Masercola and Chase Graham on the latest episode. Morsell discusses his tenure so far with the Pack, his senior season, taking on a leadership role and much more. The guys also take a look back on the win over Miami and what comes next for the Wolfpack as it looks to turn the season around with one month left until March. Watch or listen to the latest episode to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

53m
Feb 03
Postgame Podcast: NC State clinches imperative win over Miami

NC State toppled Miami on Tuesday night for an important home win to snap a three-game losing streak and get back on track in ACC play. The Wolfpack netted 13 assists in the second half to overcome a huge rebounding disparity to lock in its sixth ACC win of the season. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the offense finding its rhythm, what the win means for the Wolfpack and how important the upcoming home stretch is to regain its confidence. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

31m
Jan 31
Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Pack Hoops talk; Deonte Holden on ‘Law of Athlete’ Program

It’s been another great week for NC State women’s hoops and a down one for the men’s program. James and Cory take a look back on the results for both and what needs to happen as both teams return to Raleigh. Former NC State DE Deonte Holden will join the show in the first half to discuss the “Law of Athlete” program that is partnering with NC State to support student-athletes on and off the field. Get all of this and more in this week’s podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com https://www.scottwood15.com/ today!

56m
Jan 30