ACC Tournament First Round Predictions
ACC Tournament First Round
@ Georgia Dome | Thursday, March 12
Game 1: No. 8 Virginia Tech vs. No. 9 Miami, noon
What's On the Line: Possible at-large bid for both teams
Leader On the Stat Line: Jack McClinton, Miami, 26 points
The Bottom Line: In this elimination game, the loser is headed to the NIT, while the winner probably has a tad more work to do (a win next round vs. UNC would help). Virginia Tech got the win the first time these teams met, second time will be the charm for Miami. McClinton is too good. Miami 88, VT 83 (OT).
Game 2: No. 5 Clemson vs. No. 12 Georgia Tech, 2:30 p.m.
What's On the Line: Better NCAA tourney seeding for Clemson
Leader On the Stat Line: Trevor Booker, Clemson, 17 points/11 rebounds
The Bottom Line: The Tigers have defeated the Jackets by an average of 11 points in the two match-ups earlier this year ... expect something similiar to that. Clemson 76, Georgia Tech 65.
Game 3: No. 7 Maryland vs. No. 10 NC State, ESPN2, 7 p.m.
What's On the Line: Possible at-large bid for Maryland
Leader On the Stat Line: Greivis Vasquez, Maryland, 23 points/8 assists/7 rebounds
The Bottom Line: While game one will provide plenty of fireworks, don't sleep on the 7-10 match-up. NC State is looking for revenge on Vasquez and Maryland, from the Terps road victory two weeks ago. MD needs a win to keep their bubble hopes alive and never count out Gary Williams. Maryland 74-67.
Game 4: No. 6 Boston College vs. No. 11 Virginia, 9:30 p.m.
What's On the Line: Better NCAA tourney seeding for BC
Leader On the Stat Line: Tyrese Rice, Boston College, 30 points, 5 assists
The Bottom Line: Virginia has been playing better as of late, but their run will stop here. Keep an eye on freshman Sylven Landesberg (UVA) vs. Rice (BC), and expect the senior Rice to lead his team to the next round. Boston College 76, Virginia 69.
@ Georgia Dome | Thursday, March 12
Game 1: No. 8 Virginia Tech vs. No. 9 Miami, noon
What's On the Line: Possible at-large bid for both teams
Leader On the Stat Line: Jack McClinton, Miami, 26 points
The Bottom Line: In this elimination game, the loser is headed to the NIT, while the winner probably has a tad more work to do (a win next round vs. UNC would help). Virginia Tech got the win the first time these teams met, second time will be the charm for Miami. McClinton is too good. Miami 88, VT 83 (OT).
Game 2: No. 5 Clemson vs. No. 12 Georgia Tech, 2:30 p.m.
What's On the Line: Better NCAA tourney seeding for Clemson
Leader On the Stat Line: Trevor Booker, Clemson, 17 points/11 rebounds
The Bottom Line: The Tigers have defeated the Jackets by an average of 11 points in the two match-ups earlier this year ... expect something similiar to that. Clemson 76, Georgia Tech 65.
Game 3: No. 7 Maryland vs. No. 10 NC State, ESPN2, 7 p.m.
What's On the Line: Possible at-large bid for Maryland
Leader On the Stat Line: Greivis Vasquez, Maryland, 23 points/8 assists/7 rebounds
The Bottom Line: While game one will provide plenty of fireworks, don't sleep on the 7-10 match-up. NC State is looking for revenge on Vasquez and Maryland, from the Terps road victory two weeks ago. MD needs a win to keep their bubble hopes alive and never count out Gary Williams. Maryland 74-67.
Game 4: No. 6 Boston College vs. No. 11 Virginia, 9:30 p.m.
What's On the Line: Better NCAA tourney seeding for BC
Leader On the Stat Line: Tyrese Rice, Boston College, 30 points, 5 assists
The Bottom Line: Virginia has been playing better as of late, but their run will stop here. Keep an eye on freshman Sylven Landesberg (UVA) vs. Rice (BC), and expect the senior Rice to lead his team to the next round. Boston College 76, Virginia 69.
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