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After NC State is booted from the CWS due to COVID-19 protocols, questions abound

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After NC State is booted from the CWS due to COVID-19 protocols, questions abound

• Luke Mullin | Lincoln Journal Star
• Jun 26, 2021
• Jun 26, 2021 Updated Aug 2, 2021
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North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent (right) talks with Vojtech Mensik before Mensik between plays during Friday's game against Vanderbilt at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.

REBECCA GRATZ, The Associated Press

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NCAA Statement from Division I Baseball Committee:

The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee has declared the Vanderbilt-NC State Men’s College World Series game scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Central time a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols. #CWS pic.twitter.com/amxdQwkQ6l

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 26, 2021

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Photos: N.C. State outduels Vanderbilt in CWS winner's bracket game

N.C. State celebrates its 1-0 win over Vanderbilt in a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

N.C. State and fans cheer after a strikeout in a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Dominic Keegan (12) misses a foul ball during a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

N.C. State's Luca Tresh (24) hits a foul ball during a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter (22) throws a pitch during a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

N.C. State's Devonte Brown (3) catches a fly ball during a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

N.C. State's Sam Highfill (17) throws a pitch in during a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Javier Vaz (2) slides safely back to first as N.C. State's Austin Murr (12) catches the ball during a College World Series game Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

North Carolina State's Austin Murr bunts against Vanderbilt during a game at the College World Series on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's CJ Rodriguez hits a foul ball against North Carolina State on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Isaiah Thomas throws his bat on the ground after hitting a fly ball that was caught by North Carolina State on Monday during the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

North Carolina State's J.T. Jarrett throws to first base for an out against Vandebilt on Monday, June 21 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Parker Noland catches a fly ball hit by North Carolina State at the College World Series on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

North Carolina State's Jose Torres  watches his foul ball againt Vanderbilt on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter pitches against North Carolina State during the College World Series on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

A general view of Charles Schwab Field Omaha (formerly known as TD Ameritrade Park) during the College World Series in June 2021. 

Omaha's TD Ameritrade Park on Monday during the College World Series on Monday, June 21.

Journal Star file photo

North Carolina State and Vanderbilt players stand for the national anthem on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt players gather before their game against North Carolina State on Monday, June 21, at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield warms up before the game against North Carolina State on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter (22) throws a pitch on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

North Carolina State's Evan Justice throws a pitch against Vanderbilt at the College World Series on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

N.C. State fans celebrate a strike out on Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield throws the ball to the infield Monday, June 21, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

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North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent (right) talks with Vojtech Mensik before Mensik between plays during Friday's game against Vanderbilt at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.

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