Baseball to Host UNC Asheville Tuesday Evening

UNC ASHEVILLE – NC STATE
Date: Tuesday, April 4
Location: Raleigh, N.C.
Site: Doak Field at Dail Park
Time: 6 p.m.
Radio: WKNC 88.1 FM
Live Video: ACC Network Extra
Live Stats: SideArm Live Stats

STARTING PITCHERS
RHP Nick Boyles (UNCA) vs. RHP Johnny Piedmonte (NCSU)

RALEIGH, N.C. – After playing four consecutive games on the road, the NC State baseball team will host UNC Asheville Tuesday evening in a midweek matchup. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. at Doak Field at Dail Park.

The game will be broadcast live on the ACC Network Extra, accessible through Watch ESPN and the Watch ESPN App. Radio coverage will also be available on WKNC 88.1 FM and on GoPack.com for premium subscribers.

NC State enters Tuesday's tilt with a 15-14 overall record, while UNC Asheville owns a 12-15 record in games this season.

Last Time Out
In its last outing, NC State defeated Notre Dame in the series finale between the teams on Sunday afternoon behind a gem from freshman Michael Bienlien. The Wolfpack led 3-1 heading to the ninth inning and erupted for six runs in the frame to win it, 9-2.

UNC Asheville dropped the decisive game three in a road series at Richmond, 5-2, as the Spiders clinched the series.

The Series
NC State leads the all-time series with UNC Asheville, 4-1.

Last Time Versus UNC Asheville
NC State and UNCA will be meeting for the first time since 2012, when the Wolfpack earned a 10-1 win at a tournament hosted by UNCW in Wilmington.

Matt Berquist led the Wolfpack at the plate in that contest with a 4-for-5 performance to go along with two RBI and a run scored. Chris Diaz was 2-for-4 with three RBI and scored a run. Anthony Tzamtzis picked up the win with five shutout innings.

Last Time Versus UNC Asheville in Raleigh
UNCA last traveled to Raleigh on May 15, 2007, when the Wolfpack earned a 7-4 win against the Bulldogs.

Scouting UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville has compiled a 12-15 clip heading into Tuesday evening's matchup, including a 5-9 mark in road games this season. The Bulldogs are still in search of their first win against an instate opponent, as the squad has lost to Charlotte, UNCG and Western Carolina.

The Bulldogs have struggled at the plate this season with an average of .224, while opponents have logged a .315 batting average. UNCA is scoring 5.04 runs per game and tallying 7.44 hits per contest.

UNC Asheville's pitching staff has recorded a 5.72 ERA, allowing 10.96 hits per game to go along with 5.85 strikeouts.

Avent Approaching 1,000 Career Wins
NC State head coach Elliott Avent is approaching 1,000 career wins, as he heads into Tuesday's contest with 994 to his credit. He would become the fifth active head coach in the ACC with 1,000 or more career wins.

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Players Mentioned

Michael Bienlien

Johnny Piedmonte