The ACC and SEC faced off in a highly anticipated challenge series, and the results were nothing short of astonishing. No. 9 Duke emerged victorious over No. 2 Auburn with a score of 84-78, while Clemson also claimed a win over No. 4 Kentucky, 70-66. These two victories over top-5 teams set the tone for a week filled with intense competition.

Wild Wednesday: The Fall of No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Auburn

In a shocking turn of events, No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Auburn both suffered defeats. This added to the already chaotic nature of the week. The SEC seemed to be on a roll, going 14-2 overall and 6-2 on the road. Meanwhile, the ACC struggled, losing 11 games by double digits and five by 20-plus points. Its two wins were relatively narrow, by four and six points respectively. 1: The SEC's dominance was on full display as Alabama had six players score in double figures and led for 36:32 against North Carolina. They cruised to a 94-79 victory, showing their offensive firepower. Mississippi State also made a statement, outrebounding No. 18 Pittsburgh 49-27 and outscoring them 52-14 in the paint to crush them 90-57. This was the most significant victory over a ranked opponent in school history. 2: Florida used a 15-0 run to overwhelm Virginia 87-69, the most points scored against the Cavaliers in four years and 129 games. Vanderbilt won at Virginia Tech 80-64, continuing the Hokies' losing streak against current SEC members. These results highlighted the SEC's ability to dominate on the court.

Oklahoma's Comeback

Oklahoma trailed Georgia Tech 34-30 at halftime but showed great resilience. They held the Yellow Jackets without a field goal for the first seven minutes of the second half and pulled away to win 76-61. This comeback demonstrated their fighting spirit and ability to turn the game around.

Texas A&M's Dominance

Texas A&M allowed only two Wake Forest points in the final seven minutes and won 57-44. This was the lowest total by a power conference opponent against the Aggies in nearly eight years. It showed their defensive prowess and ability to close out games.

Ole Miss' Shredding of Louisville

Ole Miss showed up in Louisville and played with great efficiency, shooting 56.7 percent from the field and dominating in the paint 48-26. They also had a 10-0 advantage in fast break points and crushed the Cardinals 86-63. This was a significant blow to Louisville's season.

Georgia's Romp over Notre Dame

Georgia committed only five turnovers, their fewest in a game since 2018, and cruised to a 69-48 victory over Notre Dame. Their disciplined play and offensive firepower were on full display.

South Carolina's Defense

South Carolina defended Boston College with 33.3 percent shooting and rolled to a 73-51 win. Their defensive intensity and ability to limit their opponents' scoring were key factors in the victory.

LSU's Late Rally

LSU was down by three at halftime but came back to race past Florida State 85-75. The Tigers are now 5-0 when behind at halftime, showing their ability to fight back and come out on top.

Arkansas' Late Push

Arkansas trailed Miami for over 36 minutes but found a way to win in the end, pushing past 76-73. Their late-game heroics demonstrated their determination and ability to handle pressure.

Missouri's Second-Half Explosion

Missouri spotted California an 18-point head start late in the first half but made 22 of 26 shots and exploded for 63 points in the second half to blow by the Bears 98-93. This was the most points in a half for the Tigers in 23 years, showcasing their offensive capabilities. 1: Is the SEC really this good? This week's Associated Press Top 25 Poll includes eight SEC members and four of the top 10. The most recent KenPom ratings give the SEC six top 12 spots. The league is 43-15 this season against its fellow power conferences, including a 26-3 wipeout of the ACC. Missouri and Tennessee are the best shooting teams in the nation, and Kentucky is the second-highest-scoring offense. Nos. 5-8 nationally in the assist-turnover ratio are all SEC teams, highlighting their overall team play. 2: On the other hand, the ACC has had some wobbles. North Carolina has trailed by double digits in the first half of four games in a row and lost three. Virginia Tech has dropped five in a row, as has Notre Dame, including to Elon. Miami has also struggled, going 3-15 over their past 18 games. Virginia has been defeated by 22, 25, and 18 points. Boston College even lost to Dartmouth for the first time since 1988. Stanford has also taken back-to-back defeats. These recent performances have raised questions about the ACC's stability. 3: And then there were the past two hard days against the SEC by nearly everyone. Duke and Clemson, the ACC's representatives, showed some fight. Duke flexed their freshman muscle with a Cooper Flagg double-double and 18 first-half points off the bench from Isaiah Evans. Clemson also beat Kentucky, their highest-ranked non-conference opponent at home. But overall, the SEC's dominance was clear. 4: "Give them credit, tip your cap, they kicked our butt," said Louisville's Pat Kelsey. "When things don't work our way, there are two choices: you can stay down and whine and complain, or you can get your tail back up and step forward and start swinging," said North Carolina's Hubert Davis. Both coaches' words reflect the magnitude of the SEC's victory and the need for the ACC to regroup and improve.