The Virginia Tech Hokies entered Saturday’s game against the No. 6 Virginia Cavaliers needing a win. After beginning ACC play with a 1-7 record, the Hokies won two in a row before stumbling in the final minutes against Miami last week. Another loss likely meant Tech had no chance of turning its season around.
Fortunately for the Hokies, they were ready — and so was Cassell Coliseum for the noon tipoff. Cassell was rocking from start to finish, as Virginia Tech controlled the game throughout before coming away with a much-needed 74-68 win over the Cavaliers.
Virginia’s typically stellar defense had trouble stopping VT, as the Hokies shot almost 51% from the field.