Friday, March 5
Raleigh, N.C.
6:00 PM
NC State
vs
Georgia Tech
Pack Softball Hosts Georgia Tech For Four-Game ACC Series
3/4/2021 2:10:00 PM | Softball
RALEIGH – The NC State softball team will look to win its fifth-straight ACC series, dating back to 2019, as they host Georgia Tech this weekend, March 5-7, for a four-game conference series. The weekend begins March 5 at 6 p.m., followed by a Saturday doubleheader at 1 p.m. before concluding Sunday, March 7 at 12 p.m. All four games will be broadcast on ACCNX.
Attendance at NC State Softball games continues to be limited to player and coach guests only.
NC State (8-2, 4-2 ACC) is coming off four-straight wins against Gardner-Webb, which included three-consecutive shutouts. Sam Sack led the Wolfpack with a .625 batting average across the four games, including a home run and four RBI.
#HOMERUNMINDSET
NC State has not strayed far from its signature, Home Run Mindset. The Wolfpack have totaled 18 home runs through 10 games, leading the ACC and ranking 13th in the NCAA with a 1.80 average per game. NC State has players all through the lineup who can hit for power, with all nine of the Wolfpack's projected starters having at least one career home run and eight of them having one in 2021.
A total of 10 players for NC State have hit a home run in 2021, led by Angie Rizzi, Logan Morris and Sam Russ who all have three.
On top of hitting for power, NC State's batting average of .307 is second in the ACC and 37th nationally.
PITCHING STAFF
Known for the team's dynamic offense, NC State has quietly developed one of the strongest pitching staffs in the conference. The Wolfpack have five pitchers in their rotation, the most for NC State since 2010. All five have started at least one game this season, led by Abby Trahan with a 4-1 record.
As a team, the Wolfpack have a 1.57 ERA and held opponents to one run or less in half of the team's games this season. NC State's ERA ranks second in the ACC and 25th nationally, led by Sydney Nester's 1.38 which is sixth in the conference as an individual.
FOUR OF A KIND
With its two ACC series wins in the 2021 opening weekend, NC State has won four-straight conference series, dating back to the 2019 season. The four-straight ties with Virginia Tech as the longest active streak of ACC series wins.
SCOUTING GEORGIA TECH
Georgia Tech is still looking for its first conference win, dropping its last 10 games. The Yellow Jackets are led by Preseason All-ACC selection, Breanna Roper, and two-time All-ACC honoree, Cameron Stanford. Tricia Awald currently leads Georgia Tech (5-10, 0-6 ACC) with a .429 batting average and four home runs. Blake Neleman has three of Tech's five wins in the circle, including a team-best 38 strikeouts. As a team, Georgia Tech ranks 10th in the nation with 23 doubles, averaging 1.53 per game.
Georgia Tech holds the 30-17 overall lead in the series, however, the series has been much closer when played in Raleigh. The Yellow Jackets hold a narrow 10-9 advantage when playing on the road against the Pack.
NC State has not played Georgia Tech since 2018, making this the first time as a head coach, Jennifer Patrick-Swift will face the Yellow Jackets.
UP NEXT
NC State is scheduled to face its first ranked-foe of the season next weekend as they welcome #15/14 Virginia Tech into town, March 12-14. Three of the four games will be broadcast on ACC Network, with the remaining game available on ACCNX.
Attendance at NC State Softball games continues to be limited to player and coach guests only.
NC State (8-2, 4-2 ACC) is coming off four-straight wins against Gardner-Webb, which included three-consecutive shutouts. Sam Sack led the Wolfpack with a .625 batting average across the four games, including a home run and four RBI.
#HOMERUNMINDSET
NC State has not strayed far from its signature, Home Run Mindset. The Wolfpack have totaled 18 home runs through 10 games, leading the ACC and ranking 13th in the NCAA with a 1.80 average per game. NC State has players all through the lineup who can hit for power, with all nine of the Wolfpack's projected starters having at least one career home run and eight of them having one in 2021.
A total of 10 players for NC State have hit a home run in 2021, led by Angie Rizzi, Logan Morris and Sam Russ who all have three.
On top of hitting for power, NC State's batting average of .307 is second in the ACC and 37th nationally.
PITCHING STAFF
Known for the team's dynamic offense, NC State has quietly developed one of the strongest pitching staffs in the conference. The Wolfpack have five pitchers in their rotation, the most for NC State since 2010. All five have started at least one game this season, led by Abby Trahan with a 4-1 record.
As a team, the Wolfpack have a 1.57 ERA and held opponents to one run or less in half of the team's games this season. NC State's ERA ranks second in the ACC and 25th nationally, led by Sydney Nester's 1.38 which is sixth in the conference as an individual.
FOUR OF A KIND
With its two ACC series wins in the 2021 opening weekend, NC State has won four-straight conference series, dating back to the 2019 season. The four-straight ties with Virginia Tech as the longest active streak of ACC series wins.
SCOUTING GEORGIA TECH
Georgia Tech is still looking for its first conference win, dropping its last 10 games. The Yellow Jackets are led by Preseason All-ACC selection, Breanna Roper, and two-time All-ACC honoree, Cameron Stanford. Tricia Awald currently leads Georgia Tech (5-10, 0-6 ACC) with a .429 batting average and four home runs. Blake Neleman has three of Tech's five wins in the circle, including a team-best 38 strikeouts. As a team, Georgia Tech ranks 10th in the nation with 23 doubles, averaging 1.53 per game.
Georgia Tech holds the 30-17 overall lead in the series, however, the series has been much closer when played in Raleigh. The Yellow Jackets hold a narrow 10-9 advantage when playing on the road against the Pack.
NC State has not played Georgia Tech since 2018, making this the first time as a head coach, Jennifer Patrick-Swift will face the Yellow Jackets.
UP NEXT
NC State is scheduled to face its first ranked-foe of the season next weekend as they welcome #15/14 Virginia Tech into town, March 12-14. Three of the four games will be broadcast on ACC Network, with the remaining game available on ACCNX.
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