Headlines that matterState in the ACC’s statistical cellarFollowing Saturday’s loss to North Carolina, the men’s basketball team ranks last in the conference in scoring offense, turnover margin, rebounding margin and steals. The Wolfpack is also in the bottom quarter of the ACC for scoring margin, 3-point percentage and assists.
-Taylor Auten
Hancock, team earn recognitionComing off a second-place finish out of three teams at No. 12 Arizona, the gymnastics team remains No. 25 in the national rankings this week. Also, Leigha Hancock, tied for No. 2 in the country in the balance beam, is EAGL Gymnast of the Week for her performance at Arizona, including a balance beam win.The gymnastics team has two more road meets before starting its home schedule Feb.3.
-Clark Leonard
ScheduleTodayMen’s basketball @ Clemson, 7 p.m.
ThursdayWomen’s basketball vs. Georgia Tech, 7 p.m.
FridayMen’s and women’s swimming & diving vs. Gardner-Webb, 5 p.m.
Men’s Swimming and Diving StandingsTeam ACC RecordVirginia 2-0North Carolina 2-0Maryland 1-0Florida State 2-1Clemson 3-2N.C. State 1-1Virginia Tech 1-2Miami 0-1Boston College 0-1Georgia Tech 0-2Duke 0-3Source: ACC
Quote of the day“I just hope we can play with the kind of heart we played [with Sunday] every game we play in the ACC because if we do that, and we keep practicing, and keep getting a little better, then we’ll have a chance to do some great things.”women’s basketball coach Kay Yow on her team’s performance against UNC on Sunday
Did you know?From 1971 to 1982,the men’s swimming and diving team won 12 straight ACC championships placing as high as sixth nationally.
Coming soon in Technician SportsWednesday: A story about swimmer Leeann LaingThursday: A story about women’s tennis player Daria PetrovicFriday: Coverage of Thursday’s women’s basketball game against Georgia Tech