Week Preview

There is one week left in the regular season of the ACC and for some teams these games are pivotal. Over the weekend, Virginia Tech got it done, beating the #1 team in the nation, Duke, for a signature win. Boston College picked up an important win at Virginia. And Maryland suffered what could be the final blow to their NCAA chances, losing at UNC.

Here are the ACC games ahead during the week:

Tuesday:

NC State at Virginia (7:00 p.m.) - This is a pretty meaningless game in terms of the NCAA Tournament. Both teams are playing better, though. Virginia has won two of the last three. And NC State is coming off a win over Georgia Tech.

Boston College at Virginia Tech (9:00 p.m.) - This is a huge game for both teams. Boston College is in most people's first four out list after losing at home to Miami last week. They will hope to catch Virginia Tech in a letdown game after their win over Duke. The Hokies will likely put themselves firmly in the tournament if they get their 10th ACC win here.

Wednesday:

Maryland at Miami (7:00 p.m.) - The Terps aren't in very good shape when it comes to the NCAA Tournament, but if they want any chance they have to win this game. Miami has been playing better basketball, but is coming off a tough loss to Florida State.

North Carolina at Florida State (7:00 p.m.) - North Carolina has a great chance to end up with an ACC regular season title if they win their last two games. This one won't be easy, even without Chris Singleton. The Noles are probably in good shape for the tournament but will sew it up if they win this one.

Clemson at Duke (9:00 p.m.) - Clemson is also on a lot of first four out lists, and are in a tough position here, playing Duke in Cameron on Senior Day coming off a Duke loss. The Tigers have to hope Duke shoots poorly from 3 like they did against Virginia Tech if they have any chance.

Thursday:

Georgia Tech at Wake Forest (8:00 p.m.) - Not much interest in this game. These are right now the two worst teams in the conference. As poorly as Wake has been all year, they actually have a chance at a second conference win here.

I'll be back later in the week with a look ahead to the weekend.