NC State takes on NCCU in midweek showdown

RALEIGH The NC State men's tennis team added a bonus match versus North Carolina Central on Wednesday.

The match was added to the schedule last minute, giving the Wolfpack an extra match after a nine-day layoff.

NC State (3-3) leads the all-time series with the Eagles (0-3) 5-0. The two teams met last season in Raleigh, a 7-0 win by the Wolfpack.

Last time out: NC State came up short in an attempt to punch a ticket to Chicago for the ITA Indoor Championships, falling to No. 8 South Carolina.

The Gamecocks defeated NC State 4-0 on January 29. With the loss the Pack falls to 3-3 on the season.

Pack in the rankings: At the conclusion of the fall tennis campaign, the NC State men's tennis team had one individual and two doubles pairs in the final ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings.

Fifth-year senior Rafa Izquierdo Luque saw his name on both lists. Izquierdo Luque also saw his name in the doubles rankings, finishing No. 21 in the final rankings with Joseph Wayand. Martins Rocens and Fons Van Sambeek finished No. 38 in the final ITA rankings.

Scouting the Eagles: The Eagles are off to a 0-3 start this winter. NCCU has played two of the three ACC teams in the Triangle so far this year.

How to watch: A live stream of the match can be found here.

Live stats: Live stats from Wednesday's match can be found here.

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