It’s been a dream season for the Pittsburgh Panthers. Pitt has remained atop the ACC for much of this season after finishing the past six seasons with a losing record. As for Virginia Tech, this has been a season of disappointment. The Hokies entered Saturday’s game against the Panthers with a 15-11 record and a 5-10 mark in ACC play.
On Saturday, the Hokies showed what they were capable of in a 79-72 victory over Pittsburgh at Cassell Coliseum.
The Hokies dominated the first half, leading 41-30 at intermission. Virginia Tech’s defense was outstanding in the first half, limiting the Panthers to 1 3-pointer on six attempts.