Tag: ACC

ACC 2003-04 Season Recap

Atlantic Coast Conference 2003-04 Season Recap by Michael Protos The ACC was back in full force this season. After failing to advance a single team to the Elite Eight in the 2003 NCAA Tournament, the conference stormed San Antonio this past season as Georgia Tech and Duke reached the Final […]

Horizon 2003-04 Season Recap

Horizon League 2003-04 Season Recap by Nick Dettmann The 2003-’04 season was a year of surprises for the Horizon League. Week in and week out; a team or a player pulled off or nearly pulled off a shocking surprise. And it all began right at the beginning of the season […]

ACC Tournament Finals Recap

Atlantic Coast Conference Finals Recap Recap by Michael Protos No. 6 Maryland 95, No. 1 Duke 87 No. 1 Duke’s run for a sixth consecutive ACC tournament title ended as No. 6 Maryland won an overtime thriller, 95-87, in one of the best ACC championship games in conference history. The […]

ACC Semifinals Recap

Atlantic Coast Conference Semifinals Recap Recap by Michael Protos No. 1 Duke 85, No. 4 Georgia Tech 71 No. 1 Duke continued to dominate the ACC tournament with a solid 85-71 win against No. 4 Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils were far more impressive in a way against the Yellow […]

ACC Finals Preview

Atlantic Coast Conference Finals Preview Preview by Michael Protos No. 1 Duke vs. No. 6 Maryland This match up may seem surprising based on the seedings, but anyone who follows the ACC this season knows that any team can win against any other. Maryland proved that this week with wins […]

ACC First Round Recap

Atlantic Coast Conference First Round Recap Recap by Michael Protos No. 8 Virginia 83, No. 9 Clemson 79 (OT) The Cavaliers needed a small miracle to keep their faint NCAA at-large dreams alive. Virginia trailed by five with under a minute remaining in the second half. After a basket cut […]

ACC Quarterfinals Preview

Atlantic Coast Conference Quarterfinals Preview Preview by Michael Protos No. 1 Duke vs. No. 8 Virginia No. 1 Duke is the favorite to win this year’s ACC tournament, which would be the Blue Devils’ sixth consecutive tournament victory. They have owned the tournament recently, beating NC State in each of […]

ACC Quarterfinals Recap

Atlantic Coast Conference Quarterfinals Recap Recap by Michael Protos No. 1 Duke 84, No. 8 Virginia 74 The No. 1 Blue Devils likely ended No. 8 Virginia’s chances of earning an NCAA at-large bid as Duke fought to an 84-74 win. The game was Virginia’s best effort against Duke this […]

ACC Semifinals Preview

Atlantic Coast Conference Semifinals Preview Preview by Michael Protos No. 1 Duke vs. No. 4 Georgia Tech In the last game between these two teams met, No.4 Georgia Tech ended No. 1 Duke’s 41-game winning streak. Sophomore guard Jarrett Jack had a great game to lead the Yellow Jackets to […]

ACC Notebook

Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos Watch Out The regular season has ended and we have entered the realm of March Madness. The unexpected becomes expected. Miracles happen. A hot team or hot player can make the difference between meeting expectations and rising above everyone’s hopes and dreams. For […]