Pitt, Clemson put fast ACC starts to the test

First place in the Atlantic Coast Conference will be on the line on Saturday when Pitt and Clemson meet in a game between two teams that were projected to finish near the bottom of the standings.

Pitt (11-4, 4-0), which was picked in the preseason media poll to finish second-to-last, extended its winning streak to five games with a 68-65 home win over No. 11 Virginia on Tuesday.

Clemson (12-3, 4-0), which was picked to