Choose Charleston

As we continue our coverage of the 2010 Charleston Classic, I want to remind you guys to check out Shawdowmoss Plantation Golf Club for some great golf this weekend and also Twin River Lanes for some good clean fun at the best bowling alley in Charleston, SC.

First Round

Coastal Carolina vs Georgetown

All Hoyas in this one.  Too much depth, too much talent.  I expect Coastal to hang around for the first 8 minutes or so then the Hoyas will start wearing them down with the disciplined half court offense they display with skilled guards.

Georgetown 81  Coastal Carolina 64

USC Upstate vs  Wofford

Wofford will take care of this rather easily and be up 12-15 by the half and pull away early in second half, allowing them to be rested for a second round battle with Georgetown.

USC Upstate 52 Wofford 71

East Carolina vs NC State

I expect this one to be pretty close, low scoring in the first half. NC state up by two at the half but pull away in the second half and win comfortably down the stretch.

East Carolina 67  NC State 79

George Mason vs Charlotte

The last game of the night should be the best…I think it will be a back and forth game but in the end, I think George Mason’s coaching experience will be the difference, but only in a nailbitter!

George Mason 68 Charlotte 63

Second Round

Georgetown vs Wofford

Historically, this would be a blow out.  But not this year, in this tournament.  Wofford should have a strong following in the tournament and with returning a solid team, Georgetown will be in for a fight.  I expect Wofford to come out to a early lead and even lead at the half.  In the end,  Georgetown pulls it out as they have a superior back court and size.

Georgetown 74  Wofford 69

NC State vs George Mason

This is going to be a battle of youth versus experience.  NC State will rely on the young guns of Harrow, Brown and Leslie while I expect George Mason to throw some zone looks at the Wolfpack to try to slow the running game down. Tracy Smith will dominate down on the blocks to carry NC State to a close victory.

George Mason 67 NC State 73

Finals

NC State vs Georgetown

This is the final ESPN wants and I believe they will get it this Sunday.  Georgetown is trying to step it up to become a top 10 nationally ranked team.  NC State looks to take this as a big chance to put them on a national stage along with a top 25 rank.  Wow, a ton will be on the line here!  Ryan Harrow, the future of NC State star point guard versus Chris Wright, the kid who was suppose to be the guy to run the show the last four years for NC State..  Two storied programs, going head to head.  Who wins? NC State!  Ryan Harrow has a breakout game to send a message to NC State fans, ACC followers, and the nation that the pack is back once again.

NC State 70  Georgetown 65

What do you guys think?  Leave me a comment!