The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team took the floor for the first time since Dec. 22, hosting the N.C. State Wolfpack at Cassell Coliseum Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Hokies, the Wolfpack downed Tech, 68-63, and VT is now 8-5 overall and 0-3 in ACC play.
The Hokies went into halftime with a 33-29 lead. The first half was built on big runs by both teams. N.C. State jumped ahead 7-0 before the Hokies scored eight consecutive points.
With five minutes remaining in the first half, the Wolfpack had built up a 10-point lead at 29-19. The Hokies looked defeated.