B1G 6, ACC 2. In other words, calling this a "Challenge" seems fitting.
It wasn't just that the ACC went 2-4 on Tuesday night, its how they they did it.
- Wake Forest lost at home to Minnesota by 15 points. The Deacs just couldn't stop Minnesota from making 3's, The Gophers made 12-24 from long range, which was 5 more made 3's than Wake Forest. Fittingly, those 15 points were the difference in the game.
- Pitt had a tough matchup playing Indiana in Assembly Hall, but Jamie Dixon's team has to play better defensively. Indiana posted an offensive efficiency of 130 on the night.
- Syracuse had two chances in the final minute to take the lead, but turned it over on both occasions. The two freshmen were responsible for the turnovers, which reminds me how darn good Tyler Ennis was last year.
- NC State lost by 5, in large part due to their struggles from the free throw line in the 2nd half. After making 10-11 from the charity stripe in the 1st half, the Pack made just 2-8 in the second.
The good news is Louisville and Miami were impressive early, and both managed to hang on late. If one thing is clear, the top of the conference is strong, but there is a great divide between the top and bottom of the conference this season. It will be critical for teams in the second tier to pickup non-conference wins though, because a 10 or 11 win conference season will mean nothing if it based on wins from bottom or the barrel. For example, Notre Dame could really use a win over Michigan State tonight if they want to any chance at a NCAA tourney bid.
More strong matchups tonight including the marquee game of the Challenge, Duke playing at Wisconsin. Check out previews, links, and more below.
Highlights
In lieu of posting 6 videos, check out the ACC DN's youtube page for highlights.
NCAAGameSim.com Predictions
Michigan State at Notre Dame - Michigan State wins 75-71 Sim the game here
Virginia Tech at Penn State - Penn State wins 77-64 Sim the game here
Iowa at UNC - UNC wins 73-69 Sim the game here
Georgia Tech at Northwestern - Georgia Tech wins 65-62 Sim the game here
Virginia at Maryland - Virginia wins 68-67 Sim the game here
Duke at Wisconsin - Wisconsin wins 76-67 Sim the game here
View more predictions at NCAAGameSim.com
| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 0-0 | 1.000 | 8-0 | 1.000 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 1.000 | 7-0 | 1.000 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 1.000 | 7-0 | 1.000 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-0 | 1.000 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-1 | 0.857 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-1 | 0.857 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-1 | 0.833 |
| UNC | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-1 | 0.833 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-2 | 0.714 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-2 | 0.667 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-3 | 0.571 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-3 | 0.571 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 1.000 | 4-4 | 0.500 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-3 | 0.500 |
| FSU | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-4 | 0.429 |
Links
- Louisville Tops Ohio State, 64-55
- Game Notes: vs. Wisconsin (Dec. 3, 2014)
- Bigs from Duke, Wisconsin to battle in challenge
- Jahlil Okafor vs. Frank Kaminsky highlights Duke-Wisconsin
- Wisconsin to welcome Duke to Kohl Center
- Duke basketball gears up for showdown at No. 2 Wisconsin
- What we've all been waiting for
- Big men take stage for Duke-Wisconsin showdown
- Basketball court or dance floor, Duke's Jahlil Okafor ready
- Okafor and Kaminsky: Centers of attention
- ESPN bringing 'SportsCenter' to the Kohl Center
- UW-Duke about more than the tall guys
- Big men take center stage in Wis.
- Badgers basketball fans warned of counterfeit game tickets
- Big Ten proves ACC soft in the middle
- ACC basketball night in review: Louisville leans on defense
- More than pride at stake for Big Ten, ACC
- Still rolling, Miami Hurricanes making case
- ACC, Big Ten battle at basketball's top
- UNC-Iowa game carries special meaning for Iowa native Marcus Paige
- Purdue beats NC State in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
- ACC/Big Ten, SEC/Big 12 provide Top 25 matchups
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota 84 @ Wake Forest 69 | Box |
| Pittsburgh 69 @ Indiana 81 | Box |
| Syracuse 65 @ Michigan 68 | Box |
| Illinois 61 @ Miami 70 | Box |
| NC State 61 @ Purdue 66 | Box |
| Ohio State 55 @ Louisville 64 | Box |
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15:00 PM | Michigan State @ Notre Dame | ESPN2 | Preview |
| 7:15:00 PM | Virginia Tech @ Penn State | ESPNU | Preview |
| 7:30:00 PM | Iowa @ UNC | ESPN | Preview |
| 9:15:00 PM | Georgia Tech @ Northwestern | ESPNU | Preview |
| 9:15:00 PM | Virginia @ Maryland | ESPN2 | Preview |
| 9:30:00 PM | Duke @ Wisconsin | ESPN | Preview |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Darryl Hicks (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Idy Diallo (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| KC Caudill (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Lonnie Jackson (BC) |
| Out - strained calf, is out indefinitely |
| Aaron Thomas (FS) |
| Out - dizziness, is out indefinitely |
| Devon Bookert (FS) |
| Out - foot, is out indefinitely |
| Shaqquan Aaron (LO) |
| Out - eligibility, is out indefinitely |
| Davon Reed (MI) |
| Out - left leg surgery, will miss at least 2-4 months |
| Ivan Cruz Uceda (MI) |
| Out - eligibility, will be eligible to return on 1/13 against Duke |
| Luke Davis (NC) |
| Out - right foot surgery, will miss at least 2-3 months |
| Cameron Wright (PI) |
| Out - left foot surgery, will miss at least 1-2 months |
| Durand Johnson (PI) |
| Suspended - disciplinary, will miss the entire season |
| DaJuan Coleman (SY) |
| Out - left knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Daniel Green (WF) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
