Mid-Week Update

Probably the most significant game of the week so far, in terms of the top of the standings, was Maryland coming from behind to beat Clemson. The Terps found themselves in a hole at home early, but were able to come back and win.

Florida State went on the road and took it right to UNC, making 3 pointer after 3 pointer in the first half. The Tar Heels were in a huge hole, and were able to dig themselves somewhat out, but in the end it was another bad loss in a season of bad losses. Speaking of bad losses, the Hokies had one in Chestnut Hill. Boston College took it to Tech from the start, and ended up winning by 20. Not a good effort from the Hokies.

Miami was able to break open a close game at the half to top Virginia. The Cavaliers' free fall in the standings continues. And Duke won a non-conference game somewhat comfortably, over Tulsa.

There are some big games this weekend. Let's take a look:

Saturday:

Boston College at Georgia Tech (12:00 p.m., FSN) - The Yellow Jackets need to win this one at home to make sure they are on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. BC has been playing better in their last couple games.
North Carolina at Wake Forest (2:00 p.m., CBS) - Another bad CBS matchup. UNC has not been very competitive lately, and with Wake Forest coming off a bad loss to NC State, they will be fired up to beat the Tar Heels.
Maryland at Virginia Tech (4:00 p.m., Raycom) - The game of the weekend is in Blacksburg, where the Hokies desperately need to get the bad taste out of their mouths from the BC game. I think they will come fired up against a hot Maryland team.
NC State at Miami (4:00 p.m., Raycom) - Two teams at the bottom of the standings will be fighting it out in Coral Gables. I'll go with the home team here.

Sunday:

Clemson at Florida State (5:30 p.m., FSN) - Another good game, between two teams that will want to win this one to put them firmly in the NCAA field. FSU should be favored at home.
Duke at Virginia (7:45 p.m., FSN) - The Cavaliers will hope a home game against the hated Blue Devils will get them fired up and playing better. Not sure if that will happen.