Duke And Boston College Are Matching Up Again Because Today They're Matching Up In The First Round Of The Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament In Greensboro
On January 6, 2021 Duke topped Boston College in their only match up of the regular season by a score of 83-82
Why?
Wendell Moore Jr. contributed 25 points to help Duke top Boston College who were without the services of Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski!
Why?
Because a family member tested positive for the coronavirus that is still affecting us in the United States as we begin the new year! “according to an article on espn.com by the Associated Press!
With Mike Krzyzewski unavailable for tonight’s game as Duke host Boston College Jon Scheyer was the acting head coach and Duke topped Boston College by a score of 83-82!
Why?
Wendell Moore Jr. contributed 25 points to help Duke top Boston College who was without the services of Head Coach Krzyzewski on the sideline because of coronavirus protocols and with the services of Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer on the sideline who as a player Jon Scheyer, helped spark the Blue Devils to two ACC championships and the 2010 NCAA title as a player from 2007-10, has helped Duke compile a 174-44 (.798) record, a national championship (2015) and two ACC Tournament crowns during his time as an assistant or associate head coach.
He helped mentor Tyus Jones in Duke’s 2015 national title season, as the Blue Devils finished the year ranked third nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Jones was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in Indianapolis and was a first-round pick in the 2015 NBA Draft after just one college season.“according to Jon Scheyer’s biography on goduke.com
As a coach In 2017, Scheyer helped mold Luke Kennard into a consensus All-American after a breakout sophomore season that saw him rank second in the ACC in scoring and three-point field goal percentage. He also helped develop Frank Jackson into one of the most dynamic young guards in the country during the 2016-17 campaign.“according to Jon Scheyer’s biography on goduke.com
Kennard and Jackson were selected 12th and 31st overall, respectively, in the 2017 NBA Draft. “according to Jon Scheyer’s biography on goduke.com
While Boston College narrowly lost to Duke in Durham North Carolina!
Why?
Tied at 75-75 with 1:42 remaining, Duke connected on a 3-pointer and Felder converted a layup on the next two possessions of the game - making it 78-77 in favor of the Blue Devils. Duke turned the ball over with 46 seconds on the clock but officials overturned the call, allowing Wendell Moore Jr. the opportunity to hit a fade-away jumper with two seconds on the shot clock, making it 83-79. “according to an article on bceagles.com
Moore added a free throw with 9.9 seconds left to make it a two-possession game, which provided just enough cushion when Felder hit a 3-pointer with 1 second left for the final margin.“according to an article on bceagles.com
Today Duke and Boston College are matching up again!
This time, at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Greensboro with Duke as the tenth seed and Boston College as the fifteenth seed and where Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is going to be on the sideline.
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!