Maryland won an important game Wednesday night, defeating Virginia, 87-75. Maryland is now long since past their early struggles, and are working their way back towards tournament consideration. With the win, they move into a four-way tie for fifth place.
ACC Standings | ||||
Duke | 5-0 | 1.000 | 17-1 | .944 |
North Carolina | 4-1 | .800 | 19-1 | .950 |
Boston College | 3-2 | .600 | 12-6 | .667 |
Virginia Tech | 4-3 | .571 | 13-8 | .619 |
Clemson | 3-3 | .500 | 15-5 | .750 |
Wake Forest | 3-3 | .500 | 13-6 | .684 |
Maryland | 3-3 | .500 | 13-8 | .619 |
Georgia Tech | 3-3 | .500 | 10-9 | .526 |
NC State | 2-3 | .400 | 13-6 | .684 |
Miami | 2-4 | .333 | 15-5 | .750 |
Florida State | 2-5 | .286 | 13-9 | .591 |
Virginia | 1-5 | .167 | 11-8 | .579 |
Dave Leitao has said that "Sean isn't Sean" right now, without elaborating. Turns out that Sean Singletary has been playing with a hip pointer. He's a courageous kid, but he's also their only real option offensively, and if he's limited, Virginia can kiss it goodbye.
There is a pile-up in the middle of the standings, but Virginia Tech thinks they're ready to bust out, and Georgia Tech has found some heart as well.
Former State A.D. Todd Turner, who was never loved in Raleigh, and who left Vandy after they abolished the athletic department, is now leaving Washington with some hard feelings on both sides.
The only ACC game Thursday night besides Duke-State is UNC and B.C. in the Dean Dome.