The Virginia Tech Hokies looked like they were about to pick up their first signature win of the 2021-22 season on Wednesday when junior guard Nahiem Alleyne drilled a 3-point shot with 4:36 remaining to give Tech a 56-55 lead over the No. 9 Memphis Tigers.
Unfortunately, the Hokies would go cold from that moment forward and fell to Memphis, 69-61, in the opener of the Upsie NIT Season Tip-Off. Tech’s last five points came with under one minute remaining as guard Storm Murphy hit a layup after the game was decided, and Alleyne hit three free throws with less than one second remaining.