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No. 16 Virginia Tech rallies past No. 23 Purdue

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Justin Robinson saw his Virginia Tech teammate Ahmed Hill coming off the floor after a disappointing first half.

"We're going to need you to win," Robinson told him.

Hill certainly listened and was instrumental in the 16th-ranked Hokies' first in-season tournament title in coach Buzz Williams' five seasons with an 89-83 victory over No. 23 Purdue at the Charleston Classic on Sunday night.

Hill scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and had the three-point play that put the Hokies (4-0) ahead for good at 80-77 with 3:50 remaining.