Headlines that matterHauschka named Specialist of the WeekGraduate student kicker Stephen Hauschka was named ACC Specialist of the Week for his efforts in N.C. State’s 19-16 overtime win against Miami this past Saturday. Hauschka connected on four of five field goal attempts, including the game-winning field goal from 42 yards out. Hauschka’s other field goals were from 31, 35 and 47 yards, respectively.

-Langdon Morris

Former golfer earns spot on PGA tourFormer N.C. State golfer Marc Turnesa earned a spot on the 2008 PGA Tour Sunday after his play in the Nationwide Tour Championship.Turnesa was one of 25 golfers on the Nationwide Tour who earned a spot, No. 16 on the final money list, earning $237,890.The highlight of Turnesa’s Nationwide tour was winning the Miccosukee Championship, the last full-field event of the season, which moved him form 43rd to 13th on the money list.

-Langdon Morris

ScheduleTodayMen’s Basketball vs. UNC-Pembroke (Exhibition), 7 p.m.

Wednesday Women’s Basketball vs. Premier Players (Exhibition), 7 p.m.

ThursdayVolleyball vs. Virginia, 7 p.m.

FridayVolleyball vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m.

Volleyball StandingsTeam ACC OverallClemson 15-1 22-3Duke 15-1 20-4Gerogia Tech 11-5 17-9Virginia 10-6 15-10Flordia State 9-7 12-12North Carolina 8-8 12-13Maryland 7-9 15-10Virginia Tech 6-10 12-14Boston College 6-10 12-14Miami 5-11 11-14Wake Forest 4-12 7-18N.C. State 0-16 3-23Source: ACC

Did you Know?N.C. State kicker Steven Hauschka leads the ACC in field goal percentage (93.3 percent) and is tied for the conference lead in extra point kicking percentage (100 percent).

Quote of the Day“When he’s quiet, a lot of the girls will ask me, ‘What’s wrong with Melvin? Is he here?'”-Volleyball coach Charita Stubbs

Coming Soon in Technician SportsWednesday: A feature story on men’s soccer player Orry PowersThursday: A recap of the women’s basketball exhibition against Premier PlayersFriday: A feature on quarterback Daniel Evans