Syracuse picked up an impressive 20-point win over Oregon Sunday for their eighth victory of the season. The Orange is a team that could be dangerous come ACC play as they seem to be getting comfortable under first-year coach Adrian Autry.
Last week: No. 9
Games this week: Dec. 21 vs. Niagara
There was just one game this week for the Hokies and it was an impressive performance in a, 73-51, win at home over Vermont. Virginia Tech held the Catamounts to 4-for-20 from behind the arc and built a 36-17 halftime lead to pick up their eighth win of the season.
Last week: No. 8
Games this week: Dec. 21 vs. American
NC State beat Tenneesse-Martin at home by 14 points Tuesday night, then they lost to Tennessee in San Antonio in the Hall of Fame Series Saturday night, 79-70. The Wolfpack have two opportunits this week to get into the win column with two non-conference games.
Last week: No. 6
Games this week: Dec. 20 vs. Saint Louis, Dec. 23 vs. Detroit Mercy