big ten acc challenge 2011
DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Austin Rivers #0 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up the court against the Davidson Wildcats during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 18, 2011 in Durham, North Carolina. [1]
The Wolverines come into this matchup with the Cavaliers off a successful trip to Maui where they defeated then #8 Memphis and UCLA, only losing to eventual champion Duke in the semi-finals. [2]
Ohio State left no doubt as to whether or not it’s a legitimate national title contender by demolishing No. 3 Duke on Tuesday night. [3]
This year’s event - featuring top college basketball programs playing for conference supremacy and the Commissioner’s Cup — will include 11 teams that played in the 2011 NCAA Tournament: Clemson, Duke, Florida State and North Carolina from the ACC, and Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin from the Big Ten. [4]
The Big Ten appears to have the advantage on paper again this year, with Ohio State, Wisconsin, Michigan and Michigan State all ranked in the AP top 30. [5]
The first is Duke at Ohio State, a likely top-five matchup of Jared Sullinger, William Buford and Aaron Craft against a reloaded Duke team featuring arguably the No. 1 recruit in the country in versatile guard Austin Rivers. [6]
The 13th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods Nov. 29-30 will be highlighted by Duke at Ohio State and Wisconsin at North Carolina — four traditional power programs expected to be highly ranked entering the 2011-12 season - and an expanded format to include newest Big Ten member Nebraska. [4]
I’m practically writing a preview already, and the game is still — sigh — more than six months away. [6]
That Big Ten team lost that game, however, as the Virginia Cavaliers were able to get the upset behind 18 points apiece from Mike Scott and Joe Harris. [3]
ET) and ending with No. 2 Duke at No. 3 Ohio State at 9:30 ET in what could be the game of the season thus far. [5]
Sources:
[1] ACC Big 10 Challenge: Duke Faces Ohio State In Top 5 Matchup
[2] Big 10 vs. ACC Challenge 2011 ‘
[3] Big Ten-ACC Challenge 2011: Ohio State Dominates Duke, B1G Takes 4 …
[4] Thirteenth Annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge Matchups Set for Nov. 29 …
[5] Big Ten-ACC Challenge 2011: Schedule, TV Information, Results And …
[6] Latest Big Ten/ACC Challenge takes shape