The Big Ten is up, and the ACC may be a bit down - is this the year the Big Ten finally breaks through to win the ACC/Big Ten Challenge? No, but it will be close.
Virginia 65, Penn State 55 – UVA guts out a win over a disappointing Penn State team.
Purdue 70, Wake Forest 64 – Wake Forest rebounds from their loss to William and Mary, but can’t keep up with the better Boilermakers.
Northwestern 72, NC State 55 – Home court and a better team allow the Wildcats to cruise.
Maryland 82, Indiana 65 – The Terps outclass Indiana in Bloomington.
Michigan State 72, North Carolina 71 – The Spartan’s experience and poise allow them to gain a measure of revenge from last year’s beat downs.
Virginia Tech 58, Iowa 56 – Malcolm Delaney goes for 54 points and the Hokies somehow hold on.
Clemson 79, Illinois 68 – Clemson is well prepared for another nonconference test after the 76 Classic.
Miami 68, Minnesota 67 – Miami makes a strong statement that 2009 is not a rebuilding year.
Michigan 80, Boston College 68 – Enough 3’s fall for the Wolverines in an easy victory.
Duke 72, Wisconsin 70 – The Blue Devils continue to find ways to win.
Ohio State 77, Florida State 62 – The Buckeyes are too talented to lose at home to the Seminoles.
Final Tally - ACC 6, Big Ten 5
