Who won? NC State defeated an overmatched Georgia State squad, 41-7 on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Panthers marched down the field for a TD on their first drive of the game, but the Pack scored 41 unanswered points over the final 57 minutes of game action. Why? After Georgia State’s opening TD drive,… Read more »
Author: Max Gongaware
Pack Labors to Season-Opening Win
Who won? The NC State Wolfpack beat the James Madison Dukes, 24-13, on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. NC State opens their season with a win in an effort that will provide Coach Dave Doeren with plenty of teachable moments, as the Pack looks ahead to next week’s game against Georgia State. Why?… Read more »
#8Things: Day 2 in the Lowcountry
Who won? It’s quarterfinal Sunday here at the North Charleston Coliseum and boy oh boy was it a great day of CAA action. Game One of the day featured top-seeded College of Charleston vs. 8-seeded Drexel. The Cougars beat the Dragons, 66-59. Game Two was 4-seed William & Mary vs. 5-seed Towson. The Tribe beat… Read more »
Hens, Dragons Dominate Day 1 of CAA Tournament
Who won? Today was day one of the CAA Basketball Tournament in beautiful North Charleston, South Carolina. Yes, North Charleston is different than regular old Charleston. We don’t have cobblestone roadways all the way up here in the north, but we do have a Tanger Outlet. Today’s play-in matchups featured 8-seeded Drexel vs. 9-seeded James Madison,… Read more »
One Last Time at Alumni Gym
Well, that’s a wrap for Elon’s Alumni Gym. I just watched the final men’s basketball game that will ever be played in the facility; a facility where I spent many, many hours during my time as an Elon student from 2008-2012. This quaint little gym will hold a special spot in my heart forever. I… Read more »
Phoenix Rise over Cougars in CAA Action
Who won? The Elon Phoenix notched a 63-58 win over the College of Charleston Cougars at Alumni Gym on Saturday night in CAA Hoops action. Elon improves to 4-2 in league play, while CofC drops to 3-3. Why? Elon outscored the Cougars by 10 points in the 2nd half and hit some big free throws… Read more »
Hard-Nosed Cacok Grabs Big Rebounds Down the Stretch. Seahawks beat Phoenix in OT.
Who Won? The UNCW Seahawks beat the Elon Phoenix 80-78 in overtime on Tuesday night in CAA Hoops action. This was Elon’s first home loss of the season and UNCW’s first away win. Elon’s now 3-2 in conference play. UNCW improves to 2-3 in conference play. Why? Jordon Talley found Marcus Bryan for the go-ahead… Read more »
Belk Bowl 2017: Wake Wins Wild Won
Who won? Wake Forest beat Texas A&M in the Belk Bowl, 55-52. The Deacons wrap up their season with a final record of 8-5. NC schools are now 4-0 in bowl games this season and as I type this, things are looking good for the Wolfpack in El Paso (oh boy am I gonna regret… Read more »