Spring sports season is here, and one of the biggest tournaments in women’s college basketball starts today! The 2022 ACC Tournament Bracket has been released, and it looks like it’s going to be a fierce competition!
The Teams
The teams that will be playing in the tournament are:
- North Carolina State
- Florida State
- Syracuse
- Louisville
- Boston College
- Pittsburgh
- Clemson
- Georgia Tech
- Miami
- Virginia Tech
- Notre Dame
- Duke
- Virginia
- Wake Forest
- North Carolina
It’s going to be fascinating to see who comes out on top! All eyes are on the favorites, North Carolina State, and Florida State.
The Bracket
The bracket is setup in a way that ensures that the best teams will play each other in the latter part of the tournament. In the first round of the tournament, the teams will be divided into two sections: the top and bottom halves. The top half of the bracket includes North Carolina State, Boston College, Syracuse, Clemson, Virginia, Notre Dame, Miami, and North Carolina. The bottom half of the bracket includes Florida State, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest.
The first round games are:
- Boston College vs. Clemson
- Syracuse vs. Notre Dame
- Virginia vs. North Carolina
- Miami vs. Georgia Tech
- North Carolina State vs. Wake Forest
- Louisville vs. Pittsburgh
- Duke vs. Virginia Tech
It’s important to note that the seeds don’t really matter in this case because with so few games in the tournament, anything can happen.
The Matchups
Now, let’s go over some of the most exciting matchups in the tournament.
North Carolina State vs. Florida State
North Carolina State is a dominant team in the conference, and they have high expectations for the tournament. Florida State, on the other hand, is a solid team who has been playing well lately. This game should be a battle and will set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
Louisville vs. Notre Dame
Louisville is a very talented team, but they’ve had a few bumps in the road this season. Notre Dame is the underdog in this game, but they have a lot of heart and can upset anyone on a given night. If Notre Dame can get hot from 3-point range, they could give Louisville some problems.
Duke vs. North Carolina
This rivalry game is always a crowd-pleaser. Duke has struggled this year, but they always seem to be able to step it up against their rival, North Carolina. This game should be close, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for a chance to advance in the tournament.
Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech
Both of these teams have been inconsistent this season, but they both have the potential to make a run. It will be interesting to see which team shows up and which team goes home.
The Final Four
Assuming the favorites make it through the tournament, we could see some great matchups in the Final Four. North Carolina State vs. Louisville and Florida State vs. Notre Dame would be thrilling games. North Carolina State and Florida State would likely be the favorites in these matchups, but anything can happen in March Madness.
The Championship Game
If North Carolina State and Florida State end up playing each other in the championship game, it would be the matchup we’ve all been waiting for. These two teams are the class of the conference, and they’ve both had strong seasons. The key to this game would be which team can control the tempo and dictate the pace of play. It would be a close game, but in the end, North Carolina State’s defense would carry them to victory.
Conclusion
The 2022 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament is going to be an exciting event! There are so many talented teams, and anyone can win on any given night. Make sure you tune in to catch all the action!
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