Coming into the season, it was known full and well that this State team would go as far as Bates could go. Regardless of the win, Bates potential season-ending surgery makes Tuesday night’s contest versus Bucknell a huge loss.
For those wanting to see the Bates injury…Out for remainder of game with “shoulder injury” pic.twitter.com/3AGqWXT9qz
— Pack Insider (@PackInsider) November 10, 2021
Less than a minute into the game, while reaching for a loose ball, Bates pulled up in obvious pain. In just as short of time, it was announced by NC State staff that he would not return.