So on this happy day, minds will inevitably turn to the ACC’s supporting cast of mascots, all eternally single.

Folks in Raleigh were upset because State’s live-wolf mascot, Lobo, had quietly disappeared into the Wake County woods from his holding pen at NC State Chemistry Supply Director Lawrence ...

A host of cheerleaders flocked around her as NC State University’s chancellor presented his mascot daughter to a beaming Mr. Wuf, who beamed in his tuxedo, ears tucked under his top hat.