ACC/SEC Basketball Roundup, 11/9

The first big night of the season, with 13 of the 24 teams in the ACC and SEC tipping off.

UNC Greensboro 83, Georgia Tech 74
One of those that you feel like you got punched in the stomach after hearing about. When I turned on the radio in the second half, and heard an 11 point game, I figured the Jackets were struggling. I never figured they'd be on the losing end of that. Anthony Morrow led the Jackets with 23, and two freshmen, Mo Miller and Gani Lawal, joined him in double figures. Next up: at Tennessee State, 11/11.

South Carolina 92, South Carolina State 67
Devan Downey led the Cocks with 24, while Zam Frederick added 14 in the dominating performance. Next up: The Citadel, 11/12.

Duke 121, North Carolina Central 56
The Devils dominated, making 16 three pointers. Three freshmen led Duke in scoring, with Taylor King having 20, Nolan Smith 16, and Kyle Singler 15. Next up: New Mexico State, 11/12 (7:00, ESPN2).

Tennessee 80, Temple 63
Tennessee jumped out to a 15 point half time lead, and never looked back. JaJuan Smith scored 15, and Ramar Smith added 14. Next up: Arkansas-Monticello, 11/14.

Florida State 81, Nicholls State 58
The backcourt trio of Jason Rich, Isaiah Swann, and Toney Douglas combined for 42 points to lead the Noles. Freshman post Julian Vaughn cracked the starting line up, and scored 8. Next up: Georgia Southern, 11/12.

Alabama 84, Troy 72
Stud Richard Hendrix put up 22 points and 23 rebounds to lead Bama. As a team, the Tide outrebounded the Trojans 61 to 35. Next up: at Mercer, 11/13.

Virginia Tech 69, Elon 64
The Hokies were led by freshman Jeff Allen's 19 points and 10 rebounds, as they were able to overcome poor foul shooting (58.8%) to defeat the former Fightin' Christians. Next up: Eastern Washington in Great Alaska Shootout, 11/22.

Florida 75, North Dakota State 65
Nick Calathes scored 21 points in his collegiate debut for Florida. It could be a long year in Gainesville. Next up: Tennessee Tech, 11/11.

Wake Forest 85, Fairfield 60
James Johnson begins his college career with a double double of 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Deacs blew out the Stags. Wake made 14 three pointers, including 5 from Harvey Hale. Next up: North Carolina Central, 11/19.

Arkansas 67, Wofford 45
The Razorbacks were able to pull away in the second half by holding the Terriers to only 19 points on 28% shooting in the second half. Next up: College of Charleston, in Puerto Rico, 11/15.

Tulane 77, Auburn 62
Not a good night in New Orleans for the Tigers, as they shot only 39% from the field and 48% from the line in a disheartening loss. Next up: Kennesaw State, 11/13.

Miami 104, Florida Southern 61
Miami beats up on Division II Florida Southern. Hope they're happy with themselves. Next up: Marist, in Puerto Rico, 11/15.

Georgia 107, Jacksonville State 65
The freshmen led Georgia in this one, with Jeremy Price scoring 18, Chris Barnes 14, and Jeremy Jacob 13. Freshman Zac Swansey had 10 assists as well. Next up: Grambling, 11/14.