Syracuse (25-0, 12-0 ACC)
The nation’s No. 1 team almost took its first loss of the season Saturday against N.C. State. Syracuse managed to pull out a late one-point victory off a steal and a transition layup to keep its undefeated season alive. The Orange will face Boston College at home in the Carrier Dome Wednesday.
Virginia (21-5, 12-1 ACC)
The Cavaliers continued their excellent season by defeating the Clemson Tigers, 63-58, Saturday. This is the best start in the ACC by any Virginia team since the 1981-1982 season. On a team with underwhelming star power, Virginia continues to prove that balanced offense, hard-nosed defense and aggressive rebounding wins basketball games. The Cavaliers travel to Blacksburg, Va. Tuesday in what should be a cakewalk against their archrivals, the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Duke (20-5, 9-3 ACC)
Freshman forward Jabari Parker and the Blue Devils played an extremely competitive game against the Maryland Terrapins and came out on top, 69-67. The Terrapins had a chance to win the game in the final possession, but Duke managed to avoid the Terps’ upset bid. The Devils will play Georgia Tech on the road at McCamish Pavilion Tuesday.
North Carolina (18-7, 8-4 ACC)
North Carolina defeated No. 25 Pittsburgh on Saturday, thanks to a huge effort from junior forward James Michael McAdoo who scored 24 points. The Tar Heels are riding a seven game win streak after taking down Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. If Carolina can win its delayed matchup with the Blue Devils Thursday night, it will be hard to make an argument for keeping the Heels out of the NCAA Tournament.
Pittsburgh (20-6, 8-5 ACC)
The Panthers were favored in their matchup with North Carolina Saturday, but Pittsburgh struggled early and dropped its second game in a row. The Panthers will need to win their next game at home against Florida State on Sunday to prevent a devastating third straight loss.
North Carolina State (16-9, 6-6 ACC)
N.C. State was 14 seconds away from knocking off the No. 1 team in the nation. Unfortunately for the Wolfpack, late turnovers by junior guard Desmond Lee and freshman guard Anthony “Cat” Barber gave the game away to Syracuse. The Wolfpack will look to shrug off its loss Saturday as it travels to Littlejohn Coliseum Tuesday to take on the Clemson Tigers.
Clemson (15-9, 6-6 ACC)
Clemson was defeated in a tight encounter with No. 17 Virginia on Saturday, as the Tigers were unable to keep the game close in the final minutes of the second half. Clemson will get a shot at redemption as it takes on N.C. State at home Tuesday.
Florida State (15-11, 6-8 ACC)
The Seminoles defeated a struggling Wake Forest team on Saturday to move one game closer to .500 in the ACC. Senior guard Ian Miller had 25 points for the Seminoles against the Demon Deacons, but the ‘Noles were defeated by UNC on Monday after taking a slim lead into halftime.
Maryland (14-12, 6-7 ACC)
The Maryland Terrapins have had a rough time in their final season as members of the ACC. In its final regular season matchup as ACC opponents, Maryland came very close to defeating No. 8 Duke, but could not pull out the victory. The Terrapins take on Wake Forest Tuesday at home.
Notre Dame (14-12, 5-8 ACC)
Notre Dame defeated Boston College Sunday, 73-69. Notre Dame finds itself at the bottom of the ACC in their first year in the conference, but the Irish will have a chance to make amends as they travel to the BankUnited Center Wednesday to take on Miami (FL).
Wake Forest (14-11, 4-8 ACC)
Wake Forest suffered another loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday. The Demon Deacons are dropping in the standings and desperately need a win to halt their five-game losing skid. Wake will go on the road Tuesday to take on the Maryland Terrapins.
Georgia Tech (13-12, 4-8 ACC)
Georgia Tech defeated Boston College Thursday on a last second three point shot by sophomore forward Marcus Georges-Hunt. The Yellows Jackets take on the No. 8 Duke Blue Devils Tuesday.
Virginia Tech (9-15, 2-10 ACC)
Virginia Tech defeated Miami (FL) on Saturday, a rare bright spot for the Hokies in a season full of dismay. Next up for Tech is in-state rival No. 14 Virginia at home on Tuesday.
Miami (FL) (12-13, 3-9 ACC)
Miami took a disappointing loss at the hands of the Virginia Tech Hokies Saturday and will take on Notre Dame Wednesday.
Boston College (6-19, 2-10 ACC)
Boston College lost to ACC newcomer Notre Dame on Sunday. Things seem to only get worse for the Eagles, who will play the nation’s top team, Syracuse, Wednesday.
