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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UNC basketball, NC State might not play twice each ACC season. Here's why
UNC basketball and N.C. State have played 249 times over the last 112 years, meeting twice every season since 1920 in one of the ACC's oldest rivalries. That streak could be coming to an end for the Tobacco Road rivals after the ACC announced May 7 that it's moving from a 20-game conference schedule to 18 games, starting with the 2025-26 season. Advertisement With the changes, the Tar Heels' annual home-and-away series with the Wolfpack could be in jeopardy. Each team will play one primary partner both home and away, as well as one variable partner home and away. The variable partner will be determined each season, according to the ACC. Teams will play one game, home or away, against 14 of the remaining 15 teams annually. NEW TAR HEEL: Jaydon Young, North Carolina native, joining UNC basketball. What can Tar Heels expect? LEADERS OF WOLFPACK: NC State basketball roster is coming together under Will Wade. Here are 5 important players UNC's 169 wins against N.C. State are the most by the Tar Heels against any opponent, but Duke is UNC's primary partner and Wake Forest is considered the Wolfpack's primary partner. Advertisement The ACC, which has rolled out a 20-game league schedule since the 2019-20 season, last featured an 18-game format from 2012-19. The change also allows teams the possibility of bolstering their nonconference schedules with two more games against quality opponents. 'As a league, we have been transparent about the importance of ACC Men's Basketball and specifically our commitment to ensuring it is best positioned for the future,' ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said in a ACC-issued statement. 'Moving to an 18-game conference schedule is a direct result of our ongoing strategic review and analysis and provides our schools a better balance of non-conference and conference games, while also allowing them more autonomy in the scheduling process. This decision reflects our on-going prioritization to do what's best for ACC Men's Basketball, and we appreciate the thoughtfulness of our membership and the support from our television partners.' The decision comes after the ACC got four of its 18 teams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. At 22%, it was the conference's lowest percentage of teams to make March Madness since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985. Advertisement The league said a breakdown of 2025-26 opponents and a full league schedule will be announced at a later date. Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to rbaxley@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: ACC men's basketball schedule could change UNC, NC State rivalry
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Virginia Tech plays Cal in ACC Tournament
California Golden Bears (13-18, 6-14 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (13-18, 8-12 ACC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Bears -2.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech plays in the ACC Tournament against Cal. The Hokies' record in ACC play is 8-12, and their record is 5-6 against non-conference opponents. Virginia Tech gives up 72.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.9 points per game. The Golden Bears are 6-14 in ACC play. Cal is 6-14 against opponents with a winning record. Virginia Tech's average of 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Cal gives up. Cal averages 75.5 points per game, 2.6 more than the 72.9 Virginia Tech allows. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Hokies won 71-68 in the last matchup on Jan. 11. Jaydon Young led the Hokies with 14 points, and Andrej Stojakovic led the Golden Bears with 24 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaden Schutt averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Hokies, scoring 8.0 points while shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc. Young is shooting 37.4% and averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games. Jovan Blacksher Jr. is averaging 10.6 points for the Golden Bears. Jeremiah Wilkinson is averaging 20.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hokies: 4-6, averaging 67.5 points, 28.1 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 6.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.5 points per game. Golden Bears: 2-8, averaging 74.9 points, 33.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.6 points. ___
NBC Sports
11-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
ACC Tournament - Cal vs. VA Tech Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The ACC Tournament's Opening Round continues Tuesday afternoon with the Golden Bears of Cal (13-18) taking on the Hokies of VA Tech (13-18). Cal stumbles into the tournament having lost seven of their last eight games while VA Tech has lost three of their last four. These teams met on January 11. Cal was favored by seven, but the Hokies won outright 71-68. Jaydon Young came off the bench and led VA Tech with 14 points against the Golden Bears. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Cal vs. VA Tech Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 4:30PM EST Site: Spectrum Center City: Charlotte, NC Network/Streaming: ACC Network Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Golden Bears at Hokies The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Cal Golden Bears (-145), VA Tech Hokies (+118) Spread: Golden Bears -2.5 Total: 140.5 points Expert picks & predictions for California at Virginia Tech Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Golden Bears & Hokies game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the VA Tech Hokies at +2.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 140.5. Cal vs. VA Tech: Top betting trends and recent stats The Golden Bears are 5-1-1 against the spread in their last 7 games The Golden Bears' Game Totals are 4-3 to the OVER in their last 7 games The Hokies are 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games The Hokies' Game Totals are 5-4-1 to the OVER in their last 10 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Washington Post
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Virginia Tech Hokies play in ACC Tournament against the California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears (13-18, 6-14 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (13-18, 8-12 ACC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech and Cal square off in the ACC Tournament. The Hokies' record in ACC play is 8-12, and their record is 5-6 in non-conference play. Virginia Tech allows 72.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.9 points per game. The Golden Bears' record in ACC games is 6-14. Cal is 1-3 in one-possession games. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.2% from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points lower than the 46.9% Cal allows to opponents. Cal averages 75.5 points per game, 2.6 more than the 72.9 Virginia Tech gives up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Toibu Lawal is scoring 12.5 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Hokies. Jaydon Young is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hokies: 4-6, averaging 67.5 points, 28.1 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 6.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.5 points per game. Golden Bears: 2-8, averaging 74.9 points, 33.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Virginia Tech Hokies play in ACC Tournament against the California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears (13-18, 6-14 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (13-18, 8-12 ACC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech and Cal square off in the ACC Tournament. The Hokies' record in ACC play is 8-12, and their record is 5-6 in non-conference play. Virginia Tech allows 72.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.9 points per game. The Golden Bears' record in ACC games is 6-14. Cal is 1-3 in one-possession games. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.2% from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points lower than the 46.9% Cal allows to opponents. Cal averages 75.5 points per game, 2.6 more than the 72.9 Virginia Tech gives up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Toibu Lawal is scoring 12.5 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Hokies. Jaydon Young is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hokies: 4-6, averaging 67.5 points, 28.1 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 6.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.5 points per game. Golden Bears: 2-8, averaging 74.9 points, 33.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
