Headlines that matterWrestling wins at DrexelThe wrestling team won 22-15 on Saturday at Drexel, upping its record to 8-7-1 this season. Sophomore Darrion Caldwell and junior Joe Caramanica each collected their 25th win of the season.State has four matches left, including Friday against North Carolina, before the March 8 ACC Tournament.
— Clark Leonard
Blackmon, Adams collect winsSenior Angelina Blackmon was the winner of the mile race at the Carolina Classic this weekend in Chapel Hill, and senior DeMiracle Washington came in third in the long jump.Meanwhile, senior Dexter Adams was victorious in the long jump, and sophomore Jason Jones finished second in the shot put on the men’s side.The men’s and women’s teams are in action again Friday at Virginia Tech.
— Clark Leonard
ScheduleTuesdayMen’s basketball vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m.
ThursdayWomen’s basketball @ Florida State, 7 p.m.
FridaySoftball vs. Kansas (in Orlando, Fla.) 1:30 p.m.Men’s tennis @ Michigan, 6 p.m.Softball @ Central Florida, 6 p.m.Wrestling vs. North Carolina, 7:30 p.m.Gymnastics @ Georgia, 7:30 p.m.Men’s and women’s track & field @ Virginia Tech Elite, TBA
Men’s Basketball StandingsTeam ACCDuke 7-0 North Carolina 6-1 Virginia Tech 5-3 Clemson 4-3 Maryland 4-3 N.C. State 3-4 Wake Forest 3-4 Boston College 3-4 Georgia Tech 3-4 Miami 2-5 Florida State 2-6 Virginia 1-6 Source:ACC
Did you know?Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball team, which visits State on Tuesday night, was picked 10th in the ACC preseason media poll, but the Hokies are 5-3 in conference play and are alone in third place. They will be looking to avenge a 2007 0-3 record against the Pack.
Quote of the day“When we want it and we concentrate, we play well. We’ve been working on our mental game — not breaking down and making mistakes — to help us win. We make games exciting.”– men’s basketball coach Sidney Lowe on team’s win Sunday
Coming soon in Technician SportsTuesday: A story about the dance teamWednesday: Coverage of men’s basketball game against Virginia TechThursday: A story about wrestler Taylor CummingsFriday: A preview of Sunday’s Hoops for Hope women’s basketball game and breast cancer fundraiser
