Notre Dame 84 Georgia Tech 80
In the ACC tournament opener, Notre Dame’s freshman Braeden Shrewsberry 23 points and Markus Burton 21 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds stole the spotlight by combining for an impressive 44 points. Their stellar performance propelled Notre Dame to an 84-80 victory over Georgia Tech. Notre Dame’s Kebba Nije had 11 points and 9 rebounds, along with Tae Davis 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Shrewsberry and Burton’s scoring prowess proved vital in securing the win, showcasing their talent and potential as emerging stars in college basketball. Notre Dame’s triumph sets a promising tone for their tournament campaign, with Shrewsberry and Burton emerging as key players to watch. Georgia Tech was lead by Naithan George 24 points and Baye Ndongo 22 points. Notre Dame plays Wake Forest on March 13th at 2:30 pm on ESPN.
N.C.State 94 Louisville 85
In this first-round matchup of the ACC tournament, N.C.State emerged victorious over Louisville with a final score of 94-85. Despite an impressive 36 point performance by Louisville’s Skyy Clark, N.C.State managed to spoil his stellar night with a strong team effort. Lead by Casey Morsell 25 points, Jayden Taylor 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Michael O’Connell 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. The victory propelled N.C.State further into the tournament, while Louisville faced an early exit despite Clark’s standout performance. N.C.State will play Syracuse on March 13th at 7 pm on ESPN2.
Boston College 81 Miami 65
In the opening round of the ACC tournament, Quinten Post showcased his all-around skills in Boston College’s opening round victory against Miami in the ACC tournament. The forward delivered a commanding performance, recording a double-double with impressive 30 points and 13 rebounds on both ends of the court. Jaeden Zackery 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and Claudell Harris Jr. 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists also helped Boston College earn the victory. Post’s performance was instrumental in guiding Boston College to a convincing win, setting the tone for their tournament campaign. As Boston College advances to take on Clemson on March 13th at 9:30 pm on ESPNU. Boston College will look to Quinten Post to continue his stellar play and lead them deeper into the ACC tournament.
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