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NC State pulls off a stunning upset, defeating second-seeded Virginia 81-74 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Paul McNeel led the charge with 27 points, while Yensu Anana's eight blocks anchored the defense. The win significantly boosts NC State's NCAA Tournament hopes.
The SMU Mustangs decisively ended the Syracuse Orange's season with an 86-69 victory in the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament. J.J. Starling led SMU with 25 points, while Jaden Tombs added a double-double. The win advances SMU to face Louisville.
The North Carolina Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament hopes have been significantly impacted by the season-ending injury to star player Caleb Wilson. While coach Hubert Davis has a track record of navigating adversity, key players must now step up to fill the void and guide the team, likely capping their ceiling at the Sweet Sixteen.
North Carolina completed an undefeated 18-0 home season by defeating Clemson 67-63 on Senior Night. The victory keeps the Tar Heels in contention for a double-buy in the ACC tournament, while Clemson's Hunter led all scorers with 25 points.
