Lots of tie-break scenarios in the conference standings headed into today’s season finale. But from my understanding, none shake out with the possibility for the Pack to finish any higher than 7th. Meaning that Carlos will be on the hill for Tuesday’s ACC Tournament play-in game.
Yep. Pack is assured of playing Tuesday
As of now:
1. Miami 23-6
2. FSU 21-8
3. UVa 22-7
4. Duke 15-14
5. Carolina 15-14
6. Maryland 15-14
7. Clemson 14-14
8. Wake 14-15
9. GT 14-16
10. NCSU 13-16
If State loses today it’s simple. They take the #10 slot.
If State wins today, then it gets more complicated.
A State win combined with a Wake win leaves the Pack tied with GT. State takes the #9 slot.
If State wins and Wake loses, all three teams are tied and State will take the #8 slot based upon combined records amongst the three (State 4-2, Wake 3-3, GT 2-4).
Other non-NCSU tie break scenarios:
A Clemson win today leaves them tied with Maryland at 15-14. Will they give the nod to Clemson by virtue of having won both games of their rain shortened series with Maryland, or will they play the rained out game? This decision could also impact which of the two makes the top 6 and avoids the Tuesday play in games (depending on what Duke and Carolina do today).
If Duke and Carolina finish in a two team tie, having swept Carolina, Duke will take the higher seed. They could also finish in a three team tie with Wake if both lose and Wake wins.
FSU is assured of the #2 seed no matter what happens today.
Miami and UVa could still flip flop. If Miami loses today and UVa wins, they both finish at 23-7, but UVa took 2 of 3 from the ‘Canes head to head.
