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After NC State is booted from the CWS due to COVID-19 protocols, questions abound
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4 NC State Starters Missing from College World Series Semi-Final Due to COVID Protocol
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After NC State is booted from the CWS due to COVID-19 protocols, questions abound
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NC State Icepack implodes in final period, drops critical battle against Bearcats, Sports
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PHOTOS: Wake Forest baseball team returns home after run in Men's College World Series
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PHOTOS: Wake Forest baseball team returns home after run in Men's College World Series
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My heart sunk' — NC State fans react after team dropped from College World Series over COVID protocols