The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the ACC/Big Ten Challenge Monday with a 67-57 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
After playing close games in each of their last four contests, the Hokies dominated the Gophers from the jump on Monday night. Virginia Tech shot almost 58% from the floor in the first half, including three of seven from the 3-point line.
Tech continued that domination in the second half as forward Justyn Mutts scored 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds, while sophomore point guard Sean Pedulla scored 17 points in leading Tech to its seventh win of the season.