It’s rare for college basketball teams to play twice in three days. That’s what happened between the Virginia Tech Hokies and Pittsburgh Panthers Saturday and Monday, as a COVID pause within VT’s program forced a postponement from last month.
In Saturday’s game at Pitt, the Hokies dominated, jumping out to a 49-22 lead at halftime. Fortunately for Tech, it built a good lead because the Panthers came roaring back in the second half before the Hokies held on for a 76-71 win.
As for Monday’s rematch in Blacksburg, there was no letdown by Virginia Tech. The Hokies cruised to a 74-47 win over the Panthers to improve to 14-10 and 6-7 in ACC play.