Wolfpack Gears Up for NCAA Semifinals Clash with Saint Louis

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Wolfpack Gears Up for NCAA Semifinals Clash with Saint Louis

No. 15 NC State Men’s Soccer Prepares for NCAA Semifinals Clash with Saint Louis

Match Details

NC State is gearing up for an exciting NCAA Semifinals match against Saint Louis. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. from First Horizon Stadium in Cary, North Carolina. Fans can catch the action live on ESPNU, and real-time statistics will be accessible on StatBroadcast.

Milestones at Stake

This match could mark the 576th win in NC State’s program history.
Head coach George Hubbard aims for his 258th career victory.
a win would represent Hubbard’s 26th win at NC State.
NC State seeks its first win ever against Saint Louis (currently 0-2-2).

Historical Context

This NCAA semifinal appearance signifies a milestone for NC State, being its first in over 30 years. The team’s last appearance was in 1990. The Wolfpack will strive to advance to the championship match, which would be a historic first for the program.

Series History

This match marks the fifth encounter between NC State and Saint Louis.
The last meeting was in 2007, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The previous postseason clash occurred on November 30, 1991, where Saint Louis eliminated NC State with a 3-0 victory in the NCAA Quarterfinals.

Season Highlights

Initially ranked No. 14 in the United Soccer Coaches poll, NC State climbed to the eighth spot within a week of the season’s start, reaching heights not seen since 2018. The team escalated through the rankings to achieve its highest position of No. 1 this season.

NC State surpassed its previous ranking of No. 8 from 2018 on four occasions this season.
In a competitive Atlantic Coast Conference, the Wolfpack finished a commendable third after being projected to finish eighth.
Two players, Nikola Markovic and Donavan Phillip, are recognized as semifinalists for the prestigious MAC Hermann trophy.
A record crowd of 5,083 attended the game against North Carolina on September 5.
NC State was the last NCAA team to concede a goal this season.

Player Recognitions

Donavan Phillip – No. 1 on TopDrawerSoccer’s Players to Watch list.
Nikola Markovic – No. 16 on the same list.
Logan Erb – No. 21.
Tyler Caton – No. 49.
Taig Healy – No. 62.
Riley Moloney – No. 7 on the freshmen list.

As the Wolfpack prepares for this pivotal game, it aims not just for a victory, but also to etch its name in the history books. Fans and players alike are eager to see how this match unfolds, hoping it leads to a historic championship appearance.