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SEC Crushes ACC in Challenge, Winning 13 of 16 Games

12/5/2025

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Summary

SEC Triumphs Again

The SEC dominated the ACC/SEC Challenge by winning 13 of 16 games.
No. 5 LSU defeated Duke 93-77, with Flau'jae Johnson scoring 18 points.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson scored 16 points.
No. 13 Ole Miss beat No. 18 Notre Dame 69-62, with Cotie McMahon scoring 22 points.
The ACC overall struggled, with only Virginia Tech, SMU, and Syracuse securing wins.

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Historical Context

The SEC's dominance in college basketball was evident during the 2022 ACC/SEC Challenge, where SEC teams won 13 of 16 games. Notably, LSU defeated Duke and Ole Miss overcame Notre Dame. This success reflects a trend of SEC teams outperforming their ACC counterparts, indicating a shift in competitive balance that could impact recruitment and future matchups in collegiate sports.

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SEC Triumphs Again

The SEC dominated the ACC/SEC Challenge by winning 13 of 16 games.
No. 5 LSU defeated Duke 93-77, with Flau'jae Johnson scoring 18 points.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson scored 16 points.
No. 13 Ole Miss beat No. 18 Notre Dame 69-62, with Cotie McMahon scoring 22 points.
The ACC overall struggled, with only Virginia Tech, SMU, and Syracuse securing wins.

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