NC State's NCAA regional run ends with pitch clock violation

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Last updated May 31, 2026

NC State's NCAA regional run ends with pitch clock violation
Summary

NC State's baseball season concluded when a pitch clock violation was called during their NCAA regional matchup. Head coach Elliott Avent, who has had a long tenure with the program, confronted umpires following the ruling. The team struggled to maintain its momentum, facing elimination in crucial moments of the tournament. Avent's career, spanning decades, concluded with this game. The outcome raises questions about the new pitch clock rules and their impact on game management.

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  • NC State faced elimination in the NCAA regionals.
  • A pitch clock violation ended their season.
  • Elliott Avent confronted umpires after the call.
  • Avent's career with NC State spanned several decades.
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  • 1:52 AMYahoo SportsNC State's Elliott Avent bids farewell with praise for Auburn baseball
  • 11:45 PMYahoo SportsNC State's season, and head coach Elliott Avent's decades-long career, ends on a pitch clock violation in NCAA regionals
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NC State head coach Elliott Avent's career came to a close Saturday, and he made his exit with plenty of praise for Auburn baseball.

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Elliott Avent finished his career by irately confronting the umpires.

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