The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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TRACKING THE PACK NUMBERS AND QUOTES Sponsored by Colony Tire & Service www.colonytire.com 18 ■ THE WOLFPACKER No. 1 NC State's ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll after posting a 7-0-1 record to start the season. The Wolfpack had never been ranked No. 1 in the poll prior to this season. To that point in the campaign, coach Marc Hubbard's team had yet to surrender a goal. The Pack didn't allow an opponent to score until its ninth game, when host Pitt tallied a goal in the 12th minute of what would turn out to be a 1-1 tie Sept. 26. There's no pouting, no point- ing fingers, no blame. It's just guys owning what they do, coaches owning what they do, players own- ing what they do and wanting to get better. That's what makes this a fun team to coach." — Football coach Dave Doeren on the Wolfpack's team chemistry after a 4-3 start to the season 482 Yards gained by the NC State football team in the first half of its game against visiting Campbell on Oct. 4. It was the most first-half yards by any FBS team this season. The Pack scored touchdowns on all seven of its drives and held a 49-7 lead at the break. Led by sophomore quarterback CJ BAILEY, who completed 20 of 23 passes for 337 yards and 4 touchdowns, the Pack coasted to a 56-10 victory. 84 points The NC State women's cross country team's winning margin at the Nuttycombe Invitational on Oct. 17 in Madison, Wis. The Pack dominated the 6-kilometer race, which featured 18 top-25 teams. Five NC State runners were among the race's top 18 finishers. Senior GRACE HARTMAN was first overall, finishing in 19:30.1. She was followed by junior Angelina Napoleon (second, 19:34.6), sophomore Bethany Michalak (ninth, 19:50.7), senior Hannah Gapes (11th, 19:57.4) and freshman Sadie Engelhardt (18th, 20:11.8). NC State totaled 41 team points to easily outdistance second-place Notre Dame with 125.