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Previewing NC State’s College World Series Opponent: #2 Seed Kentucky

#10 overall seed NC State will face #2 overall seed Kentucky in the first round of games of the 2024 College World Series. The first pitch will be thrown at 2pm, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN. Before they take the field, here’s a preview of the Wildcats.

Kentucky is making their College World Series debut this weekend. They are 45-14, and they are currently tied for the most wins in a single season in school history (tying the 2012 team).

Nick Mingione is in his 8th year as the Wildcats Head Coach, and Perfect Game and NCBWA both honored him with their National Coach of the Year Award.