NC State put down the Dukes for the third time in regional play (dating back to 2013's Tennessee regional).
For NC State to beat James Madison, Emily Weiman and the defense behind her—a unit that had made 12 errors in their last three games—had to be better. They were. Weiman, who struggled in the Pack's regional win over Fordham, tossed a one-hitter and the Pack played errorless defense, advancing to the regional finals with a 2-0 win over the host Dukes.
Weiman allowed one hit and one walk while fanning eight to earn her 30th win of the season.