NC State vs. Kentucky in College World Series: 3 thoughts, a bold prediction and more

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Syndication: Online Athens — NC State's Alec Makarewicz (99) celebrates after hitting a home run during Game 3 of the Super NCAA Regional against Georgia at Foley Field on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Athens, Ga. NC State won 8-5.

OMAHA, Neb. — It’s that time. NC State is back in the Men's College World Series and the Wolfpack are looking to secure the program’s first national championship. But first, the Pack will square off with No. 2 Kentucky at Charles Schwab Field to open its stay in Omaha. The Wildcats, led by their small ball offense, will make their College World Series debut this weekend, while the Wolfpack is set to play in its fourth — the third in the last 11 years. Here are three thoughts, a bold prediction and more ahead of Kentucky and NC State’s first round matchup in Omaha.