Wolfpack Fans Jacked Up Over NIT Game at Reynolds

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Wolfpack Fans Jacked Up Over NIT Game at Reynolds

North Carolina State's Gavin Grant (11) and Engin Atsur, of Turkey, walk toward teammate Ben McCauley (34) as they begin to celebrate their 63-56 win over Drexel in an NIT first-round basketball game Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Mar 14, 2007

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Raleigh, N.C. — After slaying the Drexel Dragons in their den Tuesday night, North Carolina State University won the right to host a NIT game on its venerable home court: Reynolds Coliseum.

N.C. State plays its home games at the RBC Center, but a Josh Groban concert was already booked into the arena Friday night. So, university officials moved a gymnastics meet scheduled for Reynolds Coliseum to open the venue for the NIT basketball game.

Many fans thought the location was fitting, since Coach Sidney Lowe's 2007 Wolfpack team reminds them of the 1983 national championship team, which Lowe led on the court.

"I feel like Sidney Lowe definitely brought back what he brought to the court in '83," student Steve Gardner said. "For some of the alumni, it will definitely bring back memories, and hopefully, it will bring back the way basketball was at one point at N.C. State."

Lee Fowler, N.C. State athletic director, said he was glad fans will have at least one more home game to cheer the 2007 team.

"Looking back at the ACC Tournamen this year, it reminds you a lot of the '83 team, so it's nice to have them come back and play in front of their fans this year and show them the appreciation of what they've done down the stretch," Fowler said.

N.C. State officials said they expect the game to be sold out by late Wednesday -- before tickets were to go on sale to the general public.

Reporter: Erin Coleman
Photographer: Courtney Davis
Web Editor: Matthew Burns

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Mellow&Cupkrazy- if you don't care about this tournament then why do you post comments on this forum. It would be useful to spend your time else where. Go Pack!

As a state fan I am excited that they are in the NIT. We could be like Miami or Wake Forest sitting at home - which is where they predicted us to be. Regardless the guys have played hard and deserve to continue Post play.

mellow... stick to commenting about your team. It must be a big deal if you took the time to read and comment on the story!

GO PACK - There is something really special going on this year with both our Men and Women BBAll teams. I am proud to be a State fan!!

mellow = troll. Ignore him.

I blame poor sports headlines (and, indeed, sports announcing/journalism in general) on Howard Cosell. He did more to ruin the English language than any other person (including Katie Couric).

Hopefully they won't urinate in their seats!

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