UNC Tar Heels defeat Notre Dame 84-51 on senior night, securing at least a share of the ACC regular-season championship. Armando Bacot plays his record 162nd ACC game. Texas loses to Baylor 93-85, with Dylan Disu injuring his knee. Max Abmas shines for Texas with 33 points.
- Armando Bacot played in his record 162nd ACC game and No. 7 North Carolina overpowered Notre Dame 84-51 on senior night Tuesday to clinch at least a share of the regular-season conference championship. https://t.co/JEfbPIGpZ6
Armando Bacot was so emotional tonight, after his final UNC home game, he even teared up when thinking about his regular postgame sessions with the media. He always sits in the same place, and gives thoughtful answers. He fought back tears and said this, of his five years at UNC: https://t.co/SK2tiBHQfn
Syracuse's NCAA Tournament chances on life support after loss to Clemson https://t.co/LT82Y58v49
After 71 games, Armando Bacot finally said his last farewell to the Smith Center, with a share of a long-sought ACC regular-season title secure. “It’s been a long road coming,” he said during his second Senior Night. “I feel like I’ve been here forever.” https://t.co/NZh6JXMUL2
Clemson 90, Syracuse 75: Orange fall in final ACC regular season game https://t.co/ZrPtTtNTnN via @JamesSzuba
Hubert Davis on Armando Bacot: "He's more than just what he means to this team ... The tears of happiness are because you're happy, you're sad, but you're also thinking about all the perseverance through the rainy days."
Standing ovation for the seniors at the Dean Dome 🥹 @UNC_Basketball https://t.co/CW3EfIDbe2
Final: UNC 84, Notre Dame 51. Tar Heels clinch at least a tie for the ACC regular season title. Saturday at Duke will decide the top seed for the ACC Tournament.
Beautiful senior night. Still crying 🥹 #goheels https://t.co/EntYU8Fo9v
Clemson 78, SU 65. 3:37 to go. Quadir misses the #FreeThrowMatter out of the timeout. SU has gone into the press.
Roy Williams reacts to Armando Bacot’s last bucket in the Smith Center - a made three. https://t.co/oULOUFoTPI
Standing ovation for UNC's seniors with 3:07 left. Big embraces from Hubert Davis for all of them.
All love from the Tar Heel faithful for Armando Bacot on senior night 🩵 @UNC_Basketball (via @tarheelswire) https://t.co/JsoVWvVs0d
Armando Bacot’s last bucket in the Dean Dome is a three-pointer
Bacot with another 3 and the Smith Center crowd goes crazy. THAT's how you go out when you've had a career like his.
Maliq Brown fights for the ball and kisses it off the glass. Clemson with a 3 from Girard to respond. Clemson 59. SU 51. 11:02 to go.
Copeland for 3. SU is 7-of-7 shooting this half. Clark scores for Clemson. Tigers lead 56-47 with 12:36 to go.
Chris Bell finally springs free for a good look at buries a 3 from top of the key. The issue is Clemson answers with a 3 from Clark. Clemson 54, SU 44. 13:53 to go.
UNC in the midst of a 13-0 run to start the second half. Armando Bacot hit a 3 moments ago. The Tar Heels' lead is 54-25. This is over, final TBD. UNC clinches at least a share of the ACC's regular-season championship. Could win it outright with a win Saturday at Duke.
UNC starts the second half on a 13-0 run to expand its lead to 54-25. Biggest lead since the Syracuse game.
Second half underway in Chapel Hill
Sounds like the earliest any Dylan Disu injury news is coming is tomorrow. Folks were optimistic leaving Waco last night that the knee wasn’t anything serious.
That was a half of basketball. UNC 41, ND 25. RJ Davis, with 11, is the only player in double figures.
Halftime: UNC with a 41-25 lead against Notre Dame. https://t.co/QFkTvogEM6
Halftime: UNC 41, Notre Dame 25
HALF: UNC 41, Notre Dame 25
Bit of a sleepy start here for UNC, but Tar Heels have awakened. Now lead Notre Dame 30-18 with 5:57 left before halftime. UNC on a 12-2 run. Timeout, Fighting Irish.
LET’S GO HEELS 🐏 ( @iget_buckets35’s last night in the Dean Dome, I’m already crying) #goheels
Syracuse goes zone. Hall misses a corner 3. Also Quadir is in the game.
Clemson starts 3-for-5 from 3, is 6-of-9 overall, has dominated the glass and leads 16-5. Cuse calls time.
Hubert keeping with UNC tradition and starting senior walkons on Senior Night. The good news for the Tar Heels is that Bacot and Davis will be on the court with them.
The UNC crowd erupts as Armando Bacot receives his senior game day flowers https://t.co/1oD9Lgt6Gl
#UNC starters for Senior Night: RJ Davis Creighton Lebo Rob Landry Duwe Farris Armando Bacot One of the earliest traditions I was aware of in college hoops. Glad it's still going.
Chants of "one more year" ring out when RJ Davis is recognized here. UNC, by the way, will start Davis, Bacot, Creighton Lebo, Rob Landry and Duwe Farris tonight.
On his senior night, my favorite piece of Armando Bacot trivia: The top @kenpomeroy comparison for Bacot's 2023 season is .... Bacot's 2022 season. https://t.co/SXa7SbTzQd
Back at the Smith Center for UNC’s Senior Night. Expecting a big game from this guy. https://t.co/YlEPfp0Xvk
#UNC is a 16 point favorite tonight at home vs. Notre Dame.
Syracuse men’s basketball: predictions and poll vs Clemson https://t.co/2O926ChFsz via @NunesMagician
Will Texas basketball still make the NCAA Tournament even with Monday's loss at Baylor? https://t.co/8TOmPwqeqx
With one game left, three things we saw in Texas basketball's stumble at No. 15 Baylor https://t.co/XAKODuk76w
Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Clemson https://t.co/o4z7biqP7g via @NunesMagician
I think #UNC should star RJ Davis, Creighton Lebo, Rob Landry, Duwe Farris, and Armando Bacot tonight. https://t.co/7puymJGzzq
Syracuse men’s basketball: is the NCAA Tournament still within reach for the Orange? https://t.co/1M4nUOD8by via @DominicChiappo2
#UNC is honoring seven seniors tonight for Senior Night vs. Notre Dame. Usually, all seniors (walk-ons included) get to start… so what will happen with 7 players? I spoke with two former UNC walk-ons who both went through similar situations on their Senior Night… https://t.co/Tj1XGqm4aB
NEW: Beyond Texas blowing a 14-point lead last night and not getting Max Abmas enough help, the focus coming out of Waco is Dylan Disu’s sprained left knee. He is due to be reevaluated today as the Big 12 Tournament looms. https://t.co/mw5cvgzRql
3 takeaways from Baylor’s comeback win over Texas: Bears weather Longhorns’ hot first half https://t.co/1Y4rLiHjJB
Texas basketball's Dylan Disu injures knee as Baylor rallies for Big 12 win https://t.co/nHHRHGgBcP
The absence of Dylan Disu over the final 11 minutes of Texas' matchup with Baylor left the Longhorns without the scoring or defensive presence needed against the No. 11 Bears. STORY from @josephcook89 on UT's 93-85 loss (FREE): https://t.co/uXa2oflXZV #HookEm https://t.co/aEq9GPCaeF
Jalen Bridges scores 32 points as No. 11 Baylor overcomes big deficit to beat Texas https://t.co/u4HHdgXoPX
My VBDI Team of the Night @DukeMBB with impressive Win On the road vs @PackMensBball My VBDI Playerof the Night @BaylorMBB JALEN BRIDGES with 32 points & 6 big 3’s in comeback victory over @TexasMBB @JonScheyer @BUDREW
Texas spokesperson reiterates a sprained left knee for Dylan Disu. He will be reevaluated upon return to Austin. Longhorns have Oklahoma on Saturday.
Dylan Disu and Max Abmas deserve the chance to play together in the NCAA tournament. And Texas fans deserve the chance to get to watch it. Hopefully Disu is alright and will be ready for the postseason. #HookEm
COMEBACK COMPLETE ✅ No. 11 Baylor erases a 14-point deficit to defeat Texas 😤 https://t.co/Kn8LFGZHnp
Baylor has a bunch of offensive weapons. Tonight was Jalen Bridges’ night. 32 points, 9 boards, 6-7 from 3 in a win over Texas. The Bears will need to defend at a higher level, but they can score with just about anyone.
FINAL: No. 11 Baylor 93, Texas 85 Opportunity squandered after the Horns led by as many as 14, and by 11 with 13+ left. Dylan Disu's status becomes critical with Oklahoma Saturday, then the Big 12 Tournament.
Jalen Bridges matches his career high with 28.
Max has 33 🔥🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/E5X6ZY7vXN
Texas just went 9:19 between field goals, bookended by Max Abmas jumpers. He has a season-high 33.
Texas about to be 9-minutes without a made field goal. That doesn’t seem ideal.
Texas hasn’t scored a bucket in over 8 minutes
Dylan Disu (left knee sprain) is out for the remainder of tonight's game. #HookEm
Texas is now 6+ without a field goal as Baylor takes its first lead with 6:50 to play in Waco. Foul trouble mounting for Rodney Terry with the Bears in the double bonus.
Texas needs one of Tyrese Hunter or IT Horton to contribute on the offensive end if they want to leave Waco with a win. Max Abmas isn’t going to be allowed to breathe by Scott Drew’s defense. Dylan Disu is in the locker room.
moving right on up to #️⃣8️⃣ on the @NCAA all-time scoring list 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/teDCuSBkD1
Texas has not scored in 5:15, as Baylor is going to the line out of the under-8 looking to tie the game at the foul line. Bears have not led tonight.
Same left knee Disu injured in 2021. Awful news. Love Dylan. #HookEm
Dylan Disu being helped off. putting no weight on his left leg. Appeared to get caught up in traffic as action went the other way. Right to the locker room.
UT's Dylan Disu is helped to the locker room, he's in a lot of pain. You absolutely hate to see that.
Dylan Disu is down on the floor and play was stopped. He immediately grabbed for his left knee. Trainers are attending to him now.
6-1-49 Texas 15:38 2H | Max Abmas and Jalen Bridges are locked in a Big Monday Battle. Abmas has 24 points and Bridges has 23 for Baylor.
watch 'til the end for a surprise 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas @hunter_tyrese https://t.co/rDtOR9reqa
Max. Again. 🔥 2H | Texas 55 Baylor 44 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/kcGUywLh9h
Max. Again. 🔥 2H 18:07 | Texas 55 Baylor 44 #HookEm https://t.co/Hw780KotoR
can't stop him 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/Z6kMv4TcyZ
Texas played a strong half, shooting 57% with seven triples.
If Texas was going to get limited work out of Dylan Disu, it absolutely needed something significant out of Max Abmas. 15 on 6-for-8 shooing, including 3-for-5 from deep, while playing to a plus-14. Longhorns by 11 at the under-4.
Bears 2 of their last 10. No buckets in 2+ minutes. Had chances to cut into this 41-30 UT lead but missing shots.
If Texas was going to get limited work out of Dylan Disu, it absolutely needed something significant out of Max Abmas. 15 of 6-for-8 shooing, including 3-for-5 from deep, while playing to a plus-14. Longhorns by 11 at the under-4.
15 in the first 15 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/1Djoi91MAG
15 in the first 15 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/iwhSey9lrM
Defense was lacking the last few trips down the floor, and a 14-point lead is now down to eight for Texas, which has gotten all of six minutes from Dylan Disu.
Jalen Bridges keeping Baylor in this one. 15-points and Bears down 36-28.
Texas starting to play better and stacking games now. Max Abmas getting hot and carrying a team through a Tournament run … sounds familiar
Duke over N.C. State 79-64. Four in double figures for Duke. Three numbers standout. -Only 5 TO’s -Plus 9 on second chance points. -Plus 12 from Pts off TO’s. Kyle Filipowski wasn’t really a factor. Especially in the first half he had a sit because of fall trouble. The…
15-8 Texas 14:48 1H | Longhorns 6-for-8 to start from the field and have moved with a purpose on the offensive end. Dylan Disu, fighting a stomach virus, was subbed out earlier than usual for Kadin Shedrick. Shedrick with solid minutes. He affected a BU shot or two already.
Texas made its first six before finally missing. It's 15-8, Longhorns, at the 14:48 mark.
Texas with its best start of the year and a 13-3 lead as Hunter, Abmas taking it to the Bears.
get you one @maxabmas 🤘 1H 16:40 | Texas 13 Baylor 3 #HookEm https://t.co/pmZ8vgqzc4
start us off @hunter_tyrese 🔥🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/Q2I2ZixU1I
Is it weird to say Duke is ranked ninth and flying under the radar? Solid win at NC State and nice contribution from freshman Sean Stewart. We will find out more Saturday night when the Heels come to Cameron but the Roach-Filipowski-McCain trio looks March ready.
Tonight @DukeMBB with an impressive 2nd half both on offense & defensive win on the road vs a fired up @PackMensBball team 79-64 . @JonScheyer ‘s team had great balance plus terrific play & leadership from veteran Jeremy Roach.
Dylan Disu draws a charge and assists on the opening bucket of the night. He's ready to go.
tip o'clock 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/8braj3VnKf
An 0-for-15 skid did the Wolfpack in on Saturday. Duke's 10-for-11 run might have just done the trick tonight.
Duke beats N.C. State 79-64. Blue Devils win comfortably after a shaky first few minutes. Settled into a nice rhythm in the second half. Since the loss to Wake Forest, Duke is plus-65; record is 24-6, 15-4 ACC. Next one is at home against UNC on Saturday.
Final: Duke 79, NC State 64
Dylan Disu will start tonight vs. Baylor despite the stomach virus. Usual starters with Disu, Max Abmas, IT Horton, Tyrese Hunter, and Dillon Mitchell.
3:28 left and we're just about done here. Duke's 10-1 run in about 92 seconds, around the 10- and 11-minute marks, is what created separation; since then, Blue Devils have scored on 11 of 13 possessions.
Texas' Dylan Disu has a stomach virus. His readiness is a game-time decision tonight.
Duke leads N.C. State 33-30 at halftime. A work of art, this has not been -- for either team. Duke is shooting 12-for-36 and has 14 offensive rebounds, 13 second-chance points. Kyle Filipowski played all of 4 minutes, picked up 2 fouls.
Duke 33, NC State 30 at the half. DJ Burns has been an uncommon force, with half of the Wolfpack's points, getting Kyle Filipowski (no points in four minutes) in foul trouble. Tyrese Proctor with 11 for Duke but the Blue Devils *14* offensive rebounds have been the difference.
Duke's season high for offensive rebounds in a game: 16. Duke offensive rebounds in first half vs. NC State: 14
Duke has missed 17 shots (bad) but they've rebounded 11 of them (good). They average 31.4% of their misses, but have grabbed 61.1% tonight.
NC State rebounds: 11 Duke offensive rebounds: 11
Duke has awakened. 11 consecutive points after State scored the first nine. Game of runs, folks
Duke answers NC State's opening 9-0 run with an 11-0 run of its own
FIrst TV timeout: NC State 9, Duke 2. Blue Devils are 1 of 6 from the floor
N.C. State is 8 points shy of the jump start it had on Duke in this building last year. Jon Scheyer takes a #BzdelikMachineGunTimeout.
7-0 start for the Wolfpack and Scheyer calls a Bzdelik-quick timeout
early work ✅🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/Dt6yEyKUHD
Syracuse women’s basketball: Orange move to No. 20 in last AP poll before ACC Tournament https://t.co/kcXcaUqNOH via @DominicChiappo2
Hubert Davis adds that RJ Davis will be honored as a senior tomorrow night (just like Leaky Black and Armando Bacot were as fourth-year seniors). Adds that he won't talk to RJ (who still has the COVID year of eligibility) about coming back next year until after this year ends. https://t.co/vwxlfsepfR
Hubert Davis on UNC's Senior Night tomorrow vs. Notre Dame: "It's come very quick ... I know that I've been a coach without Armando here, but I don't remember it. So to think that this is definitely his last time running out of that tunnel, I'm happy, but I'm also sad."
Texas will walk into Baylor this evening with a NET of 27 and an 11-10 mark against the first three quadrants. Horns are very likely headed to the NCAA Tournament, but a big opportunity tonight to put a hammerlock on an at-large bid: https://t.co/6kefpWsOaH
it's gameday y'all 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/aVYZ8621EC
NEW: If Texas hears its name on Selection Sunday, it can look back at a blowout loss to Kansas on Feb. 25, but more specifically, what happened the next day, as the catalyst for saving its season. Horns can all but wrap up a bid this evening at Baylor https://t.co/6kefpWsOaH
NEW: If Texas heads its name on Selection Sunday, it can look back at a blowout loss to Kansas on Feb. 25, but more specifically, what happened the next day, as the catalyst for saving it season. Horns can all, but wrap up a bid this evening at Baylor https://t.co/6kefpWsOaH
#12 NC State Handles Business Against Wake, Defeating Deacs 75-57 in Regular Season Finale https://t.co/5tNmCobjgV
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-17, 7-11 ACC) at North Carolina Tar Heels (23-6, 15-3 ACC) https://t.co/hl13PPYKYF