The Virginia Tech Hokies were undefeated heading into last week’s NIT Season Tip-Off, where they played a pair of ranked foes in Memphis and Xavier. Both games were close, but Virginia Tech dropped its first two games this season.
Therefore, Wednesday’s game vs. Maryland in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge was critical for the Hokies.
Mike Young’s team answered the call as the Hokies held off the Terrapins, 62-58, in College Park to pick up an impressive road victory. The Terps are annually one of the best teams in the Big Ten and began this season ranked. The Hokies improved to 6-2 after the win.