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NC State Wins Series Opener Against #9 Duke Behind a Solid Highfill Performance

NC State is rebounding in a major way this week. After losing all 4 games last week (Midweek vs. UNCG & swept at GT), the Wolfpack defeated #13 Coastal Carolina in a midweek game, and defeated #9 Duke 4-3 in the series opener tonight at home.

The Wolfpack were carried by a solid outside nc by starter Sam Highfill, who gave up 3 runs over 7 innings, while striking out 8. Highfill is now 2-1 with a 4.70 ERA.

Seven punchouts for The Mayor #Pack9 | @samhighfill11 pic.twitter.com/WlL6jOhHoH

— #Pack9 (@NCStateBaseball) March 22, 2024

Freshman Jacob Dudan continues to impress, picking up the save, throwing 2 scoreless innings.