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ACC Baby : N.C. State Wolfpack
The Wolfpack is finding out the importance of competing at the defensive end. The results can be pretty good, too. So a foundation has been set with defense and much of that is owed to senior guard C.J. Williams, who was called upon to upgrade his defensive performances after the Wolfpack wobbled on... (original story)
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ACC Baby : North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina fans no doubt thought last year's 20-point loss at Georgia Tech, the 21-point defeat at Maryland, and 32-point drubbing at Duke two years ago were bad. But those games were mere blips compared to the 33-point beatdown Florida State put on the Tar Heels. After all, the losses to Maryla... (original story)
Posted from Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's ... 13 days ago
ACC Baby : Florida St. Seminoles
Just as in the past few years, the Seminoles have followed one of their worst efforts with one of their best. Coming off a disappointing, 20-point loss to Clemson in the ACC opener that left coach Leonard Hamilton perplexed, the Seminoles got back to what they do best. They grinded out a 63-59 victo... (original story)
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ACC Baby : Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Already saddled with a four-game losing streak, the Yellow Jackets embarked on a tough two-game ACC road trip. But suddenly there was plenty of optimism surrounding this undermanned team. That's because Tech, playing the rugged, hustling style coach Brian Gregory prefers, nearly upset Duke on Jan. 7... (original story)
Posted from Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's ... 17 days ago
ACC Baby : Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia avoided putting itself in an early hole in the ACC race by surviving against Miami in its opener. Escaping with the 52-51 win over the Hurricanes, who missed a last shot at getting the victory, was key for the Cavaliers' early fortunes with a trip to Duke coming up. "Every conference game i... (original story)
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ACC Baby : Clemson Tigers
The most surprising result of the first week of ACC play? Easy. Clemson's 79-59 rout of Florida State on Jan. 7. It wasn't just the Tigers' victory. The 20-point winning margin and 49 percent shooting (60.0 percent in the second half) against the defensive-minded Seminoles were the stunning aspects.... (original story)
Posted from Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's ... 17 days ago
ACC Baby : Virginia Tech Hokies
Want to know why the Hokies always seem to wind up in the NIT? Just examine what happened in their ACC opener Saturday at Wake Forest. Playing for just the second time in 16 days, Virginia Tech hit the figurative snooze button before its 12:05 p.m. tipoff, falling behind 20-8 and eventually losing 5... (original story)
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ACC Baby : Duke Blue Devils
The Blue Devils are still searching for combinations that are going to work most effectively and that means a revolving lineup at times. So for the first Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season, the Blue Devils sent out a lineup that included two freshman guards. "I know people think of Duke an... (original story)
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ACC Baby : Wake Forest Demon Deacons
The importance of junior guard C.J. Harris extends well beyond his ability to score. But that's a vital part of his role with the Demon Deacons. That became evident when he missed one game with a groin injury and the Demon Deacons had a difficult time on offense and lost to Wofford. He returned and ... (original story)
Posted from Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's ... 21 days ago
ACC Baby : Maryland Terrapins
With the ACC opener less than a week away, Maryland finally seems to be building some momentum. Mark Turgeon's Terrapins won six consecutive games and after struggling with everyone on the schedule in a series of tight games, Maryland actually had back-to-back double-digit victories to its credit. N... (original story)