Is Pitt the best team in the ACC? Metric polls like the SCACCHoops.com Power Poll (yet to be posted this season) and KenPom.com think the Panthers are. Pitt rolled over Texas Tech 76-53 and the game wasn't really as close as the final score indicates. Syracuse got a scare from Minnesota but made enough plays late to secure a 75-67 win. Maryland also picked up a 56-52 win over Providence. Maryland led by as many as 19 points and fought off a late run by the Friars.
In Syracuse's win CJ Fair received a pretty nasty gash on his cheek on a dunk. Check out the play.
There are seven ACC teams in action tonight, including Cal/Syracuse, Pitt/Stanford, and NC State hosting Florida Gulf Coast, aka Dunk City. Check out the links, previews, and more below.
| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-0 | 1.000 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-0 | 1.000 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-0 | 1.000 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-1 | 0.833 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-1 | 0.833 |
| FSU | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-1 | 0.833 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-1 | 0.800 |
| UNC | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-1 | 0.800 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-1 | 0.800 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-1 | 0.800 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-2 | 0.667 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-2 | 0.600 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-3 | 0.500 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-3 | 0.500 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-2 | 0.500 |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Patrick Rooks (CL) |
| injured hip, out for season |
| Chris Bolden (GT) |
| suspended first 3 games for summer DUI |
| Jason Morris (GT) |
| stress fracture in foot, back in late Nov |
| Travis Jorgenson (GT) |
| Torn ACL, out for season |
| Seth Allen (MD) |
| 10/30 - broken foot, out 8-10 weeks |
| Deandre Burnett (MI) |
| injured wrist, out for season |
| Jordan Vandenberg (ST) |
| 11/2 - injured ankle, out 4-6 weeks |
| Marquis Rankin (VT) |
| out for personal reasons |
Links
- Pitt routs Texas Tech 76-53
- Maryland 56 Providence 52
- ACC opponents humble Louisville basketball | UofL Card Game
- Duke Blue Devils' Coach Says Justise Winslow "Guard Every Position"
- Duke basketball holds off late rally to top Vermont | The Chronicle
- Syracuse holds off Minnesota for 75-67 win in Maui Invitational | syracuse.com
- Faust plays key role in Terps' spot in Paradise Jam finale - baltimoresun.com
- Poll thoughts: North Carolina, Paige making basketball believers - NCAA Basketball - Sporting News
- CHAPEL HILL: Roy Williams radio show: notes and quotes | UNC Now | NewsObserver.com
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota 67 @ Syracuse 75 | Box |
| Pittsburgh 76 @ Texas Tech 53 | Box |
| Maryland 56 @ Providence 52 | Box |
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00:00 PM | Sacred Heart @ Boston College | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Hampton @ Virginia | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Florida Gulf Coast @ NC State | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | California @ Syracuse | ESPN | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Furman @ Virginia Tech | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Mississippi Valley State @ Georgia Tech | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 9:30:00 PM | Pittsburgh @ Stanford | ESPNU | Preview |
