NC State defeated Stetson 17-12 in a shootout on the baseball diamond this evening in their third game of the NCAA Tournament in the Auburn Regional.
Heath Andrews got the start for the Wolfpack, surrendering 3 earned runs in 4 innings, striking out 3 batters while walking none. When Andrews left the game, NC State held a 4-3 lead.
The Wolfpack scored 3 runs in the top of the 2nd. Sophomore second baseman Luke Nixon laid down a bunt that resulted in a throwing error, bringing sophomore catcher Alex Sosa across home plate. Freshman designated hitter Brandon Novy was the next batter, plating 2 runs off a double.