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ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time since early January, No. 5 Louisville has tasted defeat. Georgia Tech pulled off a 64-58 upset, snapping the Cardinals' 10-game winning streak. Jose Alvarado scored 18 points to lead the Yellow Jackets, while Moses Wright came up big at both ends of the court in the closing minutes to helped seal the victory. It was a truly dreadful offensive performance by the Cardinals — especially beyond the arc. They made just 3-of-24 from 3-point range. Jordan Nwora came in as the ACC's leading scorer, but he was held to a season-low 2 points.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Elissa Cunane is a major reason No. 4 North Carolina State has its highest ranking in two decades. The 6-foot-5 sophomore is the go-to interior presence for a team that’s also among the nation’s best at shooting the 3-pointer. That mix has the Wolfpack alone in first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference entering Thursday's game against No. 9 Louisville. Cunane is averaging 17 points and 10.5 rebounds. She also ranks among the ACC leaders in shooting percentage and free-throw percentage. N.C. State is chasing the program's first ACC regular-season title since 1990 and first ACC Tournament title since 1991.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Al-Amir Dawes scored 18 points, Tevin Mack added 16 and Aamir Simms finished with 12 as Clemson continued its mastery of Pittsburgh with a surprising 72-52 rout. The Tigers (12-12, 6-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their seventh straight over the Panthers (15-10, 6-8) by emerging from a shooting funk to snap a three-game losing streak. Clemson shot 50% (22 of 44) from the field, including 13 of 22 (59%) from 3-point range after shooting just 22% from 3 during their recent slide. Justin Champagnie led Pitt with 11 points and Au'Diese Toney chipped in 10 but the Panthers couldn't seem to figure out Clemson's zone defense.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 21 points as Miami snapped a three-game losing streak, defeating Boston College 85-58 on Wednesday night.The Hurricanes (12-12, 4-10 Atlantic Coast Conference) broke it open with a 24-2 run that began midway through the first half. Harlond Beverly scored seven points during the surge and Anthony Walker’s dunk with 3:55 remaining capped the spurt and gave Miami a 38-17 lead.Chris Lykes finished with 16 points and Kameron McGusty scored 12 points for the Hurricanes, who had lost seven of their last eight. Rodney Miller was Miami’s fourth scorer in double figures with 11 points.
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