Duke And Boston College Are Coming Into The First Round Of The Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Today On The Same End Of The Spectrum Because Both Teams Lost Games To End The Regular Season
Duke and Boston College are both coming into the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament today in Greensboro on the same end of the spectrum!
Why?
Because both Duke and Boston College both lost Atlantic Coast Conference games to end their regular seasons!
The difference?
Duke’s regular season concluded with a three game losing streak!
Why?
Because Duke lost to Louisville on Saturday February 27, 2021!
Where?
Durham North Carolina!
Why?
Duke was outscored by Louisville in overtime! “according to an article on goduke.com”
Then,
Duke lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 81-77!
When?
Tuesday night!
Where?
Atlanta Georgia!
Why?
Because Duke came up short and lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 81-77!
Why?
Because though Joey Baker scored six straight points the game with under two minutes remaining in regulation, but freshman Jaemyn Brakefield's game-winning three-point attempt at the buzzer did not fall and Duke came up short in overtime at Georgia Tech, 81-77.“
Then, they lost to North Carolina in Chapel Hill by a score 91-73!
When?
Last night!
Why?
Because couldn’t overcome a slow start and because Duke was 28-of-69 (.406) from the field but just 5-of-27 from three-point range (.185), and couldn't climb back in the game after falling behind by 20 points midway through the first half. shot 28-of-69 (.406) “according to an article on goduke.com”
While Boston College’s season concluded on their season on a two game losing streak unlike Duke.
Why?
Because Boston College to Florida State on Wednesday March 3, 2021 by a score of 93-64!
Where?
Tallahassee Florida!
Why?
Both teams started the game strong, combining to connect on 7-of-11 from the outside through the first seven-plus minutes of play. The Seminoles used a 7-0 run less than nine minutes into the game to open up a double-digit lead. FSU cruised to a 53-35 lead at the break and were in control the rest of the way. “according to an article on bceagles.com”
Then,
Boston College lost to Miami by a score of 80-76!
When?
On Friday March 5, 2021!
Where?
Coral Gables Florida!
Why?
Boston College erased Miami's largest lead of the game of nine points with a 11-0 run while the Hurricanes went scoreless for over 4 1/2 minutes to trail 68-66 with 3:40 left. The Hurricanes responded with a 9-0 run that gave them a 75-68 lead with 1:49 remaining. Boston College got within three on a 3-pointer by Frederick Scott with 6.4 seconds to go but could get no closer. “according to an article on bceagle.com
Is Duke or Boston College going to snap their losing streak and advance to the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament where they will play Louisville?
I will find out later today!
Why?
Because the game tips off at 4:30pm from the Greensboro Coliseum and the game is going to be televised on ACC Network!