Matchups for the 13th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge have been determined. Illinois will travel to College Park, Md., to face Maryland on Nov. 29 in college basketball's best pre-conference event Illinois and Maryland will meet for the fourth time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge - and the third time at College Park - with the Illini looking for their first Challenge win against … [Read more...] about Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge
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Big Ten/ACC Challenge Pairings Announced; Duke at Ohio State Headlines
The pairings for college basketball's signature pre-conference event were announced today. The Big Ten/ACC Challenge Nov. 29-30 will be headlined by the Duke Blue Devils at the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers at the North Carolina. This year has an expanded format to include newest Big Ten member Nebraska. ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3.com will combine to … [Read more...] about Big Ten/ACC Challenge Pairings Announced; Duke at Ohio State Headlines
Duke vs. Michigan State: Facts, Figures, Trends and Records
Ready for tonight's showdown between #1 Duke and #6 Michigan State? Yes, the main event of the Big Ten ACC Challenge, the premier event of the non-conference portion of the college basketball season. And tonight's final bout, the heavyweight match on the card features two Final Four teams from last season. Here are some numbers, trends and facts about Duke's history in the … [Read more...] about Duke vs. Michigan State: Facts, Figures, Trends and Records
Illini Soundly Defeat UNC in Tue Headliner of Big 10-ACC Challenge
Well how do you like that? There was an environment in the Assembly Hall tonight that is very unusual for a late November game, it felt like the good old days of the Big Ten ACC Challenge when we would routinely host top tier teams like Wake Forest or North Carolina. The over capacity, extremely amped crowd had plenty to cheer about as the 2010 Illini attempted to … [Read more...] about Illini Soundly Defeat UNC in Tue Headliner of Big 10-ACC Challenge
99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels were once again playing for a championship in April. Unfortunately, it was the NIT title. UNC is coming off a very uncharacteristic season in which they missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Roy Williams. The Heels will be a young team this season but do add the top freshman in the country, Harrison Barnes. The Sports Bank’s “99 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels
99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
Lesson #1: never, ever under-estimate how good of a coach Bo Ryan is. Regardless of how many players the Wisconsin Badgers lose in any given season, Ryan always has UW near the top of the Big Ten standings. Expect more of the same this year. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball programs and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
99 in 99: #19 Purdue Boilermakers
With news of Robbie Hummel’s second torn ACL in an eight-month period, the Purdue Boilermakers dropped from second in my rankings to 19th. Is that too drastic on my part? When you consider the strength at the top of the Big Ten with teams like Michigan State, Ohio State, Illinois, and Wisconsin; I do not think so. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #19 Purdue Boilermakers
Big Ten-ACC Challenge for 2010 Announced
By Paul M. Banks Last year the Big Ten FINALLY won the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The match-ups for next winter, when the Midwestern conference goes for consecutive victories, are now out of the bag. The official word on the lineup hasn't been announced yet, but what can I say? I know a guy who knows a guy. Michigan State will travel to Duke and face the defending national … [Read more...] about Big Ten-ACC Challenge for 2010 Announced