Sunday, November 11, 2007

ACC/SEC Basketball Roundup, 11/11

Today we salute our veterans, and check in on some southeast college basketball.


Georgia Tech 99, Tennessee State 85
The Jackets trailed 39-35 at the half before exploding for 64 second half points. Alade Aminu scored 27 on 13 of 15 shooting, and Anthony Morrow scored 31 on 12 of 16 shooting, including 5 of 7 from three. Finally showing the offensive fire power everyone knew this team has by shooting 62% from the field. Next up: Charlotte, at Paradise Jam, 11/16.


Virginia 90, Vermont 72
Playing without Tunji Soroye, who is out after having his knee scoped, Sean Singletary and Adrian Joseph each scored 19 points to lead the Cavs. Joseph made 5 of 8 from the bonus sphere. Next up: Howard, 11/14.


Florida 93, Tennessee Tech 65
Extremely balanced scoring for Florida, as Marreesse Speights, and freshmen Nick Calathes, Chandler Parsons, Adam Allen, and Jai Lucas, each scored over 13 points. Calathes added 8 assists, while Parsons had 6. Next up: North Carolina Central, 11/14.


Maryland 79, North Florida 50
Without two starters in James Gist and Landon Milbourne, the Terps got off to a slow start, but turned it on in the second half to top the Osprey. Greivis Vasquez scored 18, and Bambale Osby and Eric Hayes added 15 for Maryland. Next up: Hampton, 11/12.