Mid-Week Update

It's been an interesting week so far in the ACC. And with about a week left until conference play really gets going, there are a lot of big games coming up this weekend. First, a quick look back at this past week's games:

The only game an ACC team lost this week was Maryland losing at home to William and Mary. The Tribe has had a very good year, so losing to them isn't a disaster, but the Terps found themselves significantly behind in the second half, at home. They have got to be the biggest disappointment of the year so far in the ACC and need to get it together. In other action, Wake Forest got a solid win in overtime in a back and forth game over Richmond. The Spiders had already beaten Florida on the road. And Virginia got a good home win over UAB. I don't think the Cavs were favored in that game, and this is the biggest win of the year for them so far.

The other game that got my attention was Clemson only winning by 3 points at home against South Carolina State. The Tigers don't seem to be quite as strong in the early going this year.

So what's on tap for this first weekend of 2010? Here are the big games:

Saturday:
Georgia Tech at Charlotte (7:00 p.m.) - The Jackets should win this one but Charlotte has a good record thus far this year and will be at home.
Seton Hall vs. Virginia Tech in Cancun (7:30 p.m.) - The Hokies have been rolling, but Malcolm Delaney's injury has to be a serious concern. He will not play in this game, making the Pirates the favorites.

Sunday:
Florida at NC State (3:00 p.m.) - I love this matchup. Florida overachieved at the start but has cooled recently. The Wolfpack need a statement win like this.
Xavier at Wake Forest (5:30 p.m.) - Coming off a tough win over Richmond, Xavier presents a really tough home test. The Deacs should be slightly favored in this one.
Clemson at Duke (7:45 p.m.) - It's always fun when these two teams get together. Duke has looked unstoppable recently. If Clemson can keep it close in the first half, they have a chance at the upset.