The wait between the Second Round and Sweet 16 is always a long one. Thankfully, college basketball is back tonight and the ACC has two games tonight. Miami takes on Villanova at 7:10 PM and Duke takes on Oregon at 9:55 PM (that's optimistic). Game Sim is predicting one point games in both, so we should be in for an intense night of basketball.
In the early game, Miami will need to limit Villanova's success from long range tonight if they have a chance. The Canes also need "Good Angel" to show up once again. Rodriguez has been great in tournament play so far averaging 26 points per game over the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
In the late game, #4 Duke takes on #1 Oregon which leads us to an interesting fact.
Crazy #MarchMadness Fact:
— David Glenn Show (@DavidGlennShow) March 23, 2016
By SEED, K's greatest "upset win" in #NCAATOURNAMENT = 1990, #3 Duke over #1 UConn. Thursday=#4 Duke vs #1 Oregon.
Despite the seeding, it's still hard for me to see Duke as the underdog in this one. The Blue Devils matchup fairly well in this one as long as they continue to hit shots. The good news is tired legs won't be a factor tonight, although if they advance that should be a concern on Saturday.
On the court on Wednesday, Georgia Tech's run to the NIT championship ended in a quarterfinal loss to San Diego State.
Check out links, predictions, previews, and more below.
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NCAAGameSim.com Predictions
- Miami at Villanova - Villanova wins 69-68 Sim the game here
- Duke at Oregon - Duke wins 75-74 Sim the game here
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Links
- Keys to the game: Tech’s absence on offensive glass, homecourt edge
- Georgia Tech quoteboard after 72-56 NIT loss to SDSU
- Syracuse zone will face big test in Domantas Sabonis
- NCAA Sweet Sixteen: Duke vs Ducks
- Our Picks For Thursday Night Sweet Sixteen Games
- Thursday's NCAA Sweet Sixteen Linkage
- UNC’s Williams has bad memories of past NCAA matchups with Indiana
- NCAA Hockey Tournament Gambling Odds: Boston College Co-Favorite To Win Title
- Technical Tidbits 3/24
- Boston College Baseball Vs. Pittsburgh: How To Watch, Game Times, And Other Information
- Florida State football, recruiting news: What makes FSU defensive coordinator Charles Kelly so compelling?
- Who needs a Final 4 Berth more UNC or Virginia?
- Game Preview: #1 Virginia vs #4 Iowa State
- Looking Back: 1984 UNC vs Indiana
- NCAA Tournament: 20 Years Ago, the Syracuse Orange Were Final Four Bound
- No West Coast worries for Duke, readying for Oregon
- Duke's Brandon Ingram focuses on game, not his NBA future
- Allen Shining for Blue Devils in Sophomore Season
- Oregon vs. Duke: 5 reasons why the Ducks will win
- NC State’s Cat Barber will enter NBA draft
- Georgia Tech falls victim to SDSU defense in NIT quarterfinal
- National pundits take aim at Syracuse's Sweet 16 run
- UNC's smaller basketball lineup provides big boost
- Swofford: ACC has 'best media partner you can have in sports
- Former Players Among Those Enjoying UVA's Success
| Team | Conf | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| UNC | 17-4 | 30-6 |
| Virginia | 15-6 | 28-7 |
| Miami | 14-6 | 27-7 |
| Louisville | 12-6 | 23-8 |
| Duke | 12-8 | 25-10 |
| Notre Dame | 12-8 | 23-11 |
| Virginia Tech | 11-9 | 20-15 |
| Clemson | 10-9 | 17-14 |
| Pittsburgh | 10-10 | 21-12 |
| Syracuse | 9-10 | 21-13 |
| FSU | 9-11 | 20-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 9-11 | 21-15 |
| NC State | 6-14 | 16-17 |
| Wake Forest | 2-17 | 11-20 |
| Boston College | 0-19 | 7-25 |
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| Georgia Tech 56 @ San Diego State 72 | Box Score |
Injuries
Duke
| Player | Injury | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amile Jefferson (Forward) | Foot | Out | out for season |
Virginia Tech
| Player | Injury | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Hill (Forward) | Thigh | Out | out indefinitely |
| Ty Outlaw (Forward) | Illness | Out | out for season |
Wake Forest
| Player | Injury | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Washington (Center) | Redshirt | Out | out for season |
| Cornelius Hudson (Forward) | Personal | Out | dismissed from team |
