ACC Tournament First Round

#11 Virginia vs. #6 Boston College

Boston College is my choice to win this game. The Eagles have beaten both North Carolina and Duke this year. In their lone meeting against Virginia this year they beat them by ten points. I believe that Boston College will shut down Sylven Landesberg who had 32 points in their first meeting. Without his effort the team would have had no chance against Boston College because he had almost half of the team’s points. Boston College wins and advances to play Duke on Friday.

#10 NC State vs. #7 Maryland

Maryland should do way with NC State. Maryland won the first meeting between these two teams and is hungry to continue in the ACC Tournament. Greivis Vasquez has done everything in his power to keep this team afloat. He leads the team in points, rebounds, assists, ft %, and steals. His passion will carry the Terrapins who have not been playing well of late and have hopes of playing well in ACC Tournament get a spot in the big tournament. Number 7 Maryland demolishes NC State and will advance to play Wake Forrest.

#12 Georgia Tech vs. #5 Clemson

Clemson will face off against Georgia Tech for the third time this season and it will be the same outcome again with Clemson. Terrence Oglesby is a knock down shooter who will keep the floor spread for other players to get points in the paint. Clemson walks away with this one and goes on to face Florida State.

#9 Miami vs. #8 Virginia Tech

Miami did lose to Virginia Tech in their meeting this year but I feel that Miami will win a close one. Miami starting lineup consist of three seniors and two juniors led by senior guard Jack McClinton. This experience will help Hurricanes in the best match up of the first day off the ACC Tournament. Miami moves on to face North Carolina.