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College basketball wouldn’t be the same without the rivalries that fuel the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC has produced some of basketball’s most famous matchups, filled with unforgettable and legendary moments and players. Rivalries in this league aren’t just about geography or standings. They’re woven into the history and culture of college hoops. Here, let’s take a look at the best ACC rivalries that still set the tone for March Madness, and explore what makes this conference so renowned and special.
Read MoreIn Durham, the Duke Blue Devils orchestrated a 45-33 win over the NC State Wolfpack in their ACC opener. Darian Mensah played very well, completing 19-28 passes for 269 yards with 3 touchdown tosses in the win. Anderson Castle got the job done on the ground for Duke, putting up 92 yards with 3 TDs on 12 carries. CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack fought hard, with Bailey completing 29-39 passes for 2 touchdowns to Anderson Terrell in the loss. Terrell had a big game, pulling in 6 receptions for 166 yards with the two scores. Hollywood Smothers put up big numbers as well, rushing for 123 yards and a score on 17 carries while catching 5 passes for 41 yards for the Pack.
Read MoreNC State QB CJ Bailey is an emerging star that is developing in the Wolfpack program. His game has developed, and he has the 'Pack sitting at 3-0. Bailey is 3rd in the ACC in completion percentage at 70.8%. His legs and his arms have hurt opponents as he has passed for 719 passing yards, rushed for 84 yards and is responsible for 8 scores. NC State as a team is averaging 31.0 points and 415.0 yards per contest. Third down is where he has been extremely accurate, boasting a 72.7% completion rate. Bailey, NC State head coach Dave Doeren and tight end Justin Joly tell you all about this emerging star in Raleigh.
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Read MoreNC State vs. Wake Forest: The NC State Wolfpack won a hard-fought game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 34-24. CJ Bailey had an extremely efficient game for the Wolfpack, completing 23-32 passes for 201 yards and 3 touchdowns. Justin Joly caught 2 of those touchdown passes, and Hollywood Smothers was unstoppable on the ground with 24 carries for 163 yards in the win. Robby Ashford played well, finishing with 252 yards on 21-35 passing. The NC State defense turned it on in the 2nd half, holding Wake to 0 points and just 70 yards after the break.
Read MoreHere we go again. Two weeks into the season, and the ACC is again searching for positives in another dismal out-of-conference start.
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