ACC Roundup – Virginia, FSU, BC Impress

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – NOVEMBER 6: Thijs de Ridder #28 of the Virginia Cavaliers moves past Dorian Grosber #8 of the Northeastern Huskies in the second half during the game at John Paul Jones Arena on November 6, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In Tuesday’s ACC Action, Florida State made a competitive statement against Florida, losing 81-72, Virginia Tech made one of its own, beating Iowa in overtime in Sioux City, 93-88, Georgia Tech took down Eastern Kentucky, 85-71, NC State walloped Presbyterian, 94-60, UNC got by Wyoming, 76-63, Wake Forest took care of Charleston Southern, 82-64, BC grounded Maryland Eastern Shore, 82-54, SMU threw off Prairie View A&M, 98-63, and Virginia gave Bucknell a beating, 95-61.

Florida State’s loss is impressive because last year, or at least early last year, the ‘Noles would have lost to Florida by about 50 points. Now, not only did they compete, but they were close at the end, despite not shooting very well. The difference here was at the foul line, where the Gators hit 30-41, while FSU got just 18 attempts, hitting 14. All in all, it was a very impressive performance for Florida State.

Virginia Tech won the sort of game they just didn’t for the last few years, taking down Iowa in the state of Iowa. This one went to OT, and the Hokies pulled through. Ben Hammond had 32 points and fouled out at the very end of regulation, meaning that Virginia Tech won without its hot hand.

Georgia Tech got quite a game from Eastern Kentucky before winning, but Eastern Kentucky was no joke. The Yellow Jackets weren’t a sure thing until they ripped off a closing 7-0 run in the last 3:22. Scott Cross is pushing rebounding and hard work, and Tech won the rebounding battle here, 50-30. Tylis Jordan finished with 27 points and 6 rebounds to pace the Jackets.

It’s no surprise that NC State hammered Presbyterian. The main question was this: did the Pack show improvement? And yes, they did.