The quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament pit powerhouse No. 3 seed Virginia (22-9) against a surging No. 11 seed Boston College (19-14) at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. ESPN airs the highly anticipated matchup Thursday night, with a tip-off around 9:30pm EST, after the third quarterfinal game.
Boston College secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a dominant performance, upsetting No. 6 seed Clemson 76-55 in the second round. This sets the stage for a swift rematch with Virginia, as the two teams recently faced off just weeks ago, with Virginia emerging victorious with a close 72-68 win on the road.
Historically, Virginia holds a significant advantage over Boston College, boasting a 20-9 record in their head-to-head matchups. However, within the ACC Tournament, the rivalry is tighter, with a 1-1 record between the two teams. Under Tony Bennett’s leadership, Virginia has further solidified their dominance against Boston College, compiling a 14-6 record.
The winner of this Virginia vs Boston College quarterfinal clash will face either Duke or NC State in the semifinals on Friday night. With both teams hungry for victory, this promises to be a thrilling matchup in the ACC Tournament.
