Upsets, Outcomes and the Secret Scrimmages Across
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Key Points:
- UNC Tar Heels defeated USC 88-70 in their first game under coach Michael Malone, with Jarin Stevenson leading the team with 25 points and 10 rebounds, though the backcourt struggled to contribute significantly.
- USC played without three key starters, including top scorer KJ Lewis and promising transfers Eric Reibe and Christian Collins, which impacted their performance against UNC.
- Virginia Cavaliers dominated Richmond 96-53, showcasing strong team depth with five players scoring in double figures and shooting 50% from the field, positioning them as a top-10 national contender.
- Duke Blue Devils won a scrimmage against Belmont 102-62, highlighted by standout performances from Dame Sarr and freshman Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje, signaling a strong ACC title challenge.
- Secret scrimmages saw Florida State and Miami lose to Queens Charlotte and South Florida respectively, while NC State quietly won a scrimmage against ECU, maintaining optimism about their roster.
