What a turn of events!

Yesterday's ACC games didn't turn out like most people expected. And that has shifted the bubble picture for the conference.

The Hokies came up with a HUGE win at Clemson, avenging an earlier home loss. Tech held on, playing great defense on the last possession and winning by 3, 80-77. It was a must-win for the Hokies, and they definitely played like it. This puts them right back on the bubble, at 7-6 in conference and now with road wins over Wake Forest, Miami and Clemson. With three games remaining, if Tech can win either home game against Duke or Carolina they should be in good shape to make the tournament.

Maryland did not take advantage of a big opportunity, dropping a home game to Duke. Greivis Vasquez did not play much in the second half because of foul trouble, and that proved to be the difference. The Terps just could not keep up with Duke after he went out. Maryland has an interesting schedule left -- I could either see them winning or losing all three of their remaining games. They must go at least 2-1 in this stretch or they will be out.

In Thursday night action, Miami must win at Virginia if they want to stay on the bubble. And Wake Forest hosts NC State in a game they should win.