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North Carolina defeated Kentucky 67-64 in Lexington, with Derek Dixon hitting crucial late shots to secure the win, improving their record to 7-1 and maintaining a strong showing in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Kentucky will host North Carolina in the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge, adding to their already tough 2025-26 non-conference schedule that features top teams like Purdue, Michigan State, and Gonzaga, with the matchup serving as a potential revenge game for Kentucky after losing to UNC in previous encounters.
The Florida Gators showcased their "spurtability" by overcoming an early nine-point deficit to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers 87-67 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Florida's ability to score in rapid succession was highlighted by a 15-0 run in the first half, led by standout performances from Walter Clayton Jr. and Alex Condon. The Gators, now 9-0, remain one of the few unbeaten teams in college basketball, with their victory marking their ninth consecutive double-digit win this season.
Auburn's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season, falling 84-78 to Duke in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Freshmen played a significant role, with Duke's Cooper Flagg and Isaiah Evans scoring a combined 39 points, while Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford led his team with 20 points. Duke dominated in key areas, forcing turnovers and scoring 20 second-chance points. Auburn, now 7-1, will face Richmond next and participate in the Holiday Hoopsgiving against Ohio State.
Duke secured a significant 84-78 victory over Auburn in the ACC/SEC Men's Challenge, handing the Tigers their first loss of the season. Freshman Cooper Flagg led Duke with 22 points, while Isaiah Evans contributed 18 points off the bench. Despite trailing early, Duke took control before halftime and maintained their lead. Auburn, previously undefeated, had strong performances from Johni Broome and Tahaad Pettiford, but couldn't overcome Duke's late-game execution. The SEC dominated the challenge overall, winning 14 of 16 games, but Duke's win was a bright spot for the ACC.
The inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge ended in a tie as Georgia's Justin Hill hit a game-winning jumper to secure a 68-66 victory over Florida State, resulting in a 7-7 draw between the two conferences. Notable matchups included No. 17 UNC defeating No. 10 Tennessee 100-92, and Arkansas pulling off an 80-75 upset win over No. 7 Duke. Other results included Virginia defeating No. 14 Texas A&M 59-47, Wake Forest beating Florida 82-71, and Boston College cruising to an 80-62 victory over Vanderbilt. The ACC won four of the final seven games to even the score.
The ACC/SEC Challenge continues with marquee matchups between Duke and Arkansas, and UNC and Tennessee. The SEC currently leads the series 4-3 after Tuesday's games. The event replaced the Big Ten/ACC challenge and features eight ranked teams from both conferences. Wednesday's games include Tennessee vs. UNC, Texas A&M vs. Virginia, Florida vs. Wake Forest, Duke vs. Arkansas, Virginia Tech vs. Auburn, and Georgia vs. Florida State.
The Virginia Cavaliers will face off against the Texas A&M Aggies in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Three players to watch are Wade Taylor, A&M's ball-dominant point guard, Henry Coleman, a strong inside presence, and Hayden Hefner, a consistent shooter. Key matchups include the battle on the glass, as Virginia struggles with defensive rebounding while A&M excels at offensive rebounding, and Virginia's three-point shooting against A&M's perimeter defense. The prediction is a close game with Virginia coming out on top, 63-60.
Mizzou basketball makes adjustments to their starting lineup and defeats Pittsburgh 71-64 on the road in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Head coach Dennis Gates credits the team's internal leadership for the win, as they implemented a new starting five that included Indiana transfer guard Tamar Bates and sophomore forward Aidan Shaw alongside the team's three returning graduate seniors. Mizzou capitalized on Pitt's weaknesses, outrebounding them and finding success from beyond the arc. Graduate senior guard Sean East II led the team with 21 points. Additionally, Connor Vanover, who had been benched in the previous game, made a significant impact with his performance, contributing to the win.
Syracuse basketball returns home after losses to Tennessee and Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational, facing LSU in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
The Virginia men's basketball team has released its non-conference schedule for the 2023-24 season, featuring 11 games including seven home games at John Paul Jones Arena. Highlights of the schedule include a home game against Texas A&M in the ACC/SEC Challenge, a road game at Memphis, and neutral site contests against Florida, Wisconsin, and West Virginia/SMU. The team's ACC schedule includes home-and-home matchups with several teams and road contests at Boston College, Clemson, Duke, and Florida State. Dates and TV designations for the schedule will be announced later, and ticket information will be available in the fall.
The matchups for the first ACC/SEC Challenge were announced, featuring notable games such as Duke vs. Arkansas on the men's side and Virginia Tech vs. LSU on the women's side. Other intriguing matchups include Miami vs. Kentucky, Tennessee vs. North Carolina, and Notre Dame vs. Tennessee. The ACC/SEC Challenge will take place in late November and early December, replacing the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.