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19 Feb 2012

Weekend Recap: February 18-19

Here is a recap of the ACC basketball games this weekend (February 18 & 19, 2012).

Saturday

In the big game of the day–the battle for 19 wins–#20 Florida State notched a key win over host North Carolina State, 76-62.   Ian Miller’s 17 points led the four Seminoles who scored in double-figures.  Florida State led by 11 at the half and by as many as 20 points in the second half.  The Wolfpack, who dropped to 18-9 with the loss, were led by CJ Leslie’s 21 points.  Florida State is now 19-7.

#8 North Carolina dropped Clemson back to .500 overall (13-13) with a 74-52 win over the Tigers.  North Carolina is now an unreal 56-0 against Clemson in Chapel Hill.  Harrison Barnes led the Tar Heels with 24 points, but Kendall Marshall was a master distributor with 13 assists.  Clemson was led in scoring by Andre Young’s thirteen points.  With the win, North Carolina is now 23-4.

#22 Virginia handily defeated Maryland, 71-44.  The amazing thing about this game is that it was tied at halftime.  The Cavs outscored the Terps 40-13 in the second half.  Maryland, which dropped to 15-11, was led by Terrell Stoglin’s 14 points.  Virginia, as usual, was led by Mike Scott’s 25 points and 7 rebounds.  Virginia also improved to 20-6 on the season.

In other Saturday action, Miami improved to 16-9 with a 74-56 win over Wake Forest.  And Virginia Tech held off Georgia Tech in overtime, 74-73.

Sunday

#2 Syracuse escaped Rutgers with a 74-64 win.  The margin of victory does not reveal how well Rutgers played in defeat–this game was close from start to finish.  CJ Fair came off the bench to lead the Orange with 21 point and 8 rebounds.  With the win, Syracuse improves to an impressive 27-1 on the season.

#5 Duke had no trouble with Boston College, defeating the hosts 75-50.  As usual, Duke dominated the boards–outrebounding the Eagles 40-21.  Seth Curry led the Blue Devils with 18 points, while Austin Rivers added 16.  Boston College was led by Ryan Anderson’s 21 points.  With the win, Duke keeps pace with North Carolina by improving to 23-4.

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18 Feb 2012

Weekend Preview: February 18-19

As is always the case this time of year, there are a number of ACC games this weekend (February 18 & 19, 2012) in college basketball.

Saturday

At 1 p.m., Wake Forest travels to Miami.  Wake Forest’s season is slipping away, but Miami is just starting to get grounded.  The Hurricanes are 15-9.

In addition, Maryland travels to #22 Virginia.  At 15-10, Maryland does not have room to lose many more games.  Virginia is looking for its 20th victory.

But the big game at 1 p.m. is #20 Florida State at North Carolina State.  Both teams are looking for their 19th win.  And the Wolfpack will want to atone for the disappointing loss to Duke.

At 3 p.m., the disappointment bowl, with Georgia Tech traveling to Virginia Tech.  Both of these teams expected to be several wins better than they are.

At 4 p.m., #8 North Carolina hosts Clemson.  The Tar Heels are 22-4 on the season, but Clemson has surprised some teams this year.

Sunday

At 1p.m., #2 Syracuse travels to the always-challenging RAC to play Rutgers.  The Orange needs to continue taking care of business.

The other future ACC member, Pittsburgh, hosts South Florida at 7 p.m.  Pitt’s disappointing season continues.

The Sunday game of the week is #5 Duke at Boston College.  Like North Carolina, Duke is 22-4 on the season.

 

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