On a day when Virginia Tech was scheduled to honor the team’s senior football players, the Hokies hosted No. 18 North Carolina on the hardwood. And anytime you play UNC, it’s a big deal.
Virginia Tech honored the football players since the home finale was canceled due to the tragedy at the University of Virginia. So players such as Dax Hollifield, Chamarri Conner, Kaleb Smith and a host of others were honored Sunday.
As for the basketball team, they were ready for the Tar Heels.
UNC played the game without All-ACC forward Armando Bacot, who missed the game with a shoulder injury and Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts took full advantage.