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What Did We Learn From the 2008 ACC/Big Ten Challenge?

The 10th annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge has now ended with the ACC winning the series for the tenth straight year. Despite a few of the scores, there were some close matchups and the Big Ten had a pretty good showing. They've closed the gap a bit by only losing six games to five.But what did we learn from the 2008 version of...

Greivis Vasquez Leads Maryland to 75-70 Victory Over Michigan

One of the most slept on players in the ACC is Greivis Vasquez. Ever since he set foot in College Park two years ago, he has asserted himself as the leader of the Maryland Terrapins on and off the court.His star shined again during the Terps 75-70 win over Michigan in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.Vasquez lead Maryland with...

ACC/Big Ten Challenge Heads Into Final Day as Even as It Can Get

The ACC/Big Ten Challenge is entering its final day of action. Both conferences have won three games. The ACC has a slim lead in points, 405 to 402. One interesting note is that the ACC was 33-4 at home during the first nine years of the Challenge. They've already lost two home games this year. Let's take a look back at...

Duke May Not Play Many True Road Games, But They Sure Can Win Them

No. 4 Duke went into Purdue and pounded the No. 9 Boilermakers, 76-60. The Blue Devils are a perfect 10-0 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge history.A lot was made of the fact that Duke rarely plays any true road games against non-conference teams. What I forgot to mention was the fact that Duke usually wins them.Of all the games...

Boston College Holds On For Dear Life In Win Over Iowa

You'd think that if you held Tyrese Rice to just five field goal attempts that you would be able to handle Boston College. Rice would hit nine of his 12 free throw attempts and helped BC to a 57-55 win over Iowa.The Eagles nearly gave this one away. They held a 56-45 lead with 4:45 left in the game. So, naturally, BC would...