B1G/ACC Challenge

[Chieftain2009]

This challenge that they have every year is great, and I love it! The best one in college basketball. Here's the schedule:

ACC-9; B1G-5 - FINAL

Monday, November 28:

Minnesota 67 @ Florida State 75
Wake Forest 58 @ Northwestern 65

Tuesday, November 29:

#22 Syracuse 60 @ #17 Wisconsin 77
Michigan State 69 @ #5 Duke 78
Pittsburgh 73 @ Maryland 59
Iowa 78 @ Notre Dame 92
Georgia Tech 60 @ Penn State 67
NC State 74 @ Illinois 88

Wednesday, November 30:

#15 Purdue 64 @ #14 Louisville 71
#3 North Carolina 67 @ #13 Indiana 76
Ohio State 61 @ #6 Virginia 63
Virginia Tech 73 @ Michigan 70
Rutgers 61 @ Miami (FL) 73
Nebraska 58 @ Clemson 60

[Chieftain2009]

All-Time Challenge History:

1999: ACC
2000: ACC
2001: ACC
2002: ACC
2003: ACC
2004: ACC
2005: ACC
2006: ACC
2007: ACC
2008: ACC
2009: B1G
2010: B1G
2011: B1G
2012: Tied
2013: Tied
2014: B1G
2015: B1G

[Chieftain2009]

Tonight's Matchups:

Minnesota (6-0) @ Florida State (5-1) @ 7pm

Wake Forest (5-1) @ Northwestern (4-2) @ 9pm

[Chieftain2009]

The first game of the B1G/ACC Challenge is now complete. In this game, Florida State (6-1) was able to hold off a strong Minnesota (6-1) team, 75-67. Minnesota was lead by Akeem Springs (11 pts). Florida State was lead by Dwayne Bacon (18 pts). The ACC has officially gone up 1-0, the next game is one now, Wake Forest @ Northwestern.

[Chieftain2009]

In the final game of the first night of the B1G/ACC Challenge, Northwestern (5-2) pulled off a big win against Wake Forest (5-2), 65-58. For the Wildcats, Bryant McIntosh (23pts, 4rebs, 2assists) led the way. For the Demon Deacons, John Collins (12pts, 16rebs, 2blks) led the way in the losing effort.

This ties the Challenge at 1 a piece going into the second day.

[Chieftain2009]

Tuesday Matchups:

Pittsburgh (5-1) @ Maryland (7-0) @ 7pm

Georgia Tech (4-1) @ Penn State (4-3) @ 7pm

#22 Syracuse (4-1) @ #17 Wisconsin (5-2) @ 7:30pm

NC State (5-1) @ Illinois (4-3) @ 9pm

Iowa (3-3) @ Notre Dame (6-0) @ 9pm

Michigan State (4-3) @ #5 Duke (6-1) @ 9:30pm

[1987chieftains]

GO Big Ten!!

[noreply66]

Looking for it to be 4/4 this year

[Chieftain2009]

Looking for it to be 4/4 this year

Unfortunately, I haven't gotten a chance to watch all these teams yet this year, so I can't make an educated guess.

I think the ACC takes the Challenge unless the B1G pulls a couple upsets, but that is definitely possible.

[Chieftain2009]

In tonight's first final, Pittsburgh (6-1) went on the road and defeated Maryland (7-1), 73-59. At one point in this game, Pitt led by over 20 points in the 2nd half. Then, Maryland went on a run and got it down to single digits, but could get it any closer towards the end of the game. For Pittsburgh, Michael Young (25pts, 9rebs) led the way. And the leader for Maryland was Melo Trimble (13pts, 6rebs, 5assists). After this game, the ACC takes a 2-1 lead.

[Chieftain2009]

The second game of this challenge tonight went final. When the clock hit zero, it had Penn State (5-3) over Georgia Tech (4-2), 67-60. For the winners, Mike Watkins (12pts, 12rebs, 5blocks) led Penn State; Ben Lammers (12pts, 10rebs) led Georgia Tech in the losing effort. The Challenge is now tied 2-2 with several more games to go tonight.

[noreply66]

These last two went the opposite of what I though

[Chieftain2009]

At the mid-way point of the night, we have another final coming in from Madison. #17 Wisconsin (6-2) takes down #22 Syracuse (4-2), 77-60. This game got close at a few points, but the Badgers pretty much had this one in hand the whole time. For the Badgers, Ethan Happ (24pts, 13rebs, 4assists) had a huge night. For the Orange, Andrew White III (14pts, 5rebs) led the way in the losing effort. The B1G now goes up 3-2, with three more games going on tonight.

[Chieftain2009]

Game 4 of the second day ended with a B1G win. Illinois (5-3) defeated North Carolina State (5-2), 88-74. Leading the winners was Malcolm Hill (22pts, 9rebs, 4assists), for the losing effort it was Torin Dorn (17pts, 7rebs) who led NC State. The Challenge is now at 4-2 in favor of the B1G.

[Chieftain2009]

The next to last game of the night featured two middle of the pack teams. Notre Dame (7-0) topped Iowa (3-4), 92-78. Iowa is in a bit of a scuffle right now not playing real strong basketball. Bonzie Colson (24pts, 17rebs) had a massive game for Notre Dame. Leading Iowa was Jordan Bohannon (23pts, 7assists) for the losing team. The Challenge is now at 4-3, with one last game tonight in which Duke is leading Michigan State.

[Chieftain2009]

Final game of the night is now complete. #5 Duke (7-1) held off Michigan State (4-4) for a 78-69 victory. Amile Jefferson (17pts, 13rebs) led the way for the Blue Devils. For the Spartans, Erson Harris (14pts) led the way. The Challenge is now official tied up at 4-4.

[Chieftain2009]

Tomorrow is the final day of the B1G/ACC Challenge and it's all tied at 4-4.

Tomorrow's Matchups:

Virginia Tech (5-1) @ Michigan (5-1) @ 7:15pm

#15 Purdue (5-1) @ #14 Louisville (5-1) @ 7:15pm

Rutgers (6-0) @ Miami (4-2) @ 7:15pm

Nebraska (4-2) @ Clemson (3-2) @ 9:15pm

#3 North Carolina (7-0) @ #13 Indiana (4-1) @ 9:15pm

Ohio State (6-0) @ #6 Virginia (6-0) @ 9:15pm

[Chieftain2009]

In the first final of the night, #14 Louisville (6-1) held on to beat #15 Purdue (5-2), 71-64. Every time Louisville tried to put this game away, Purdue charged back, then Louisville charge back to take a big lead again, although Louisville led nearly the entire way. Ray Spalding (11pts, 9reb) led the Cardinals. In the losing effort, Purdue's big man threat, Caleb Swanigan (14pts, 11reb) led their effort. ACC up 5-4.

[Chieftain2009]

The second final brought out another ACC win, Virginia Tech (6-1) led a late charge to take down Michigan (5-2), 73-70. Michigan led for the whole game, and at one point had a massive lead. But, the late game charge for the Hokies was too much for the Wolverines to hold on to. Zach LeDay led Virginia Tech with 18pts and 6 rebounds. For Michigan, Zac Irvin led the way with 23 points and 5 rebounds. ACC up 6-4.

[Chieftain2009]

The third game of the night saw the ACC go 3-3 so far tonight. Miami (5-2) was too much for Rutgers (6-1), winning 73-61. Although Rutgers held on and never let it get out of hand, they weren't able to pull out a win. Devon Reed led Miami with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Mike Williams led the Scarlet Knights with 16pts and 4 steals. ACC now up 7-4, three games in play right now.