| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOU | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| VT | 30 | 45 | 75 |
Collins sparks Virginia Tech over Louisville 75-68 in ACC opener
Mylyjael Poteat throws down big dunk vs. Louisville Cardinals
Mylyjael Poteat throws down big dunk vs. Louisville Cardinals
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- — Sophomore MJ Collins came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points to help Virginia Tech hold off Louisville 75-68 in an early Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Sunday.
Collins made 5 of 10 shots, including all three of his 3-pointers and all seven of his free throws for the Hokies (6-3). He added four rebounds and four assists. Lynn Kidd had 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting, while Hunter Cattoor scored 12.
Skyy Clark led the Cardinals (4-4) with 16 points. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield finished with 14 points and nine rebounds. Mike James, Tre White and freshman reserve Ty-Laur Johnson scored 10 points apiece. James added nine rebounds and four assists, while White had four assists and three steals.
James hit two 3-pointers and scored 10 to help Louisville take a 31-30 lead into halftime. Kidd and Cattoor both scored eight to keep Virginia Tech close.
Kidd scored six points in an 8-0 run to begin the second half to give Virginia Tech the lead. Louisville battled back and two Huntley-Hatfield free throws pulled the Cardinals within 67-66 with 1:58 remaining. The Hokies hit 8 of 10 foul shots from there to hold on for the victory.
Virginia Tech will host Valparaiso on Saturday. Louisville travels to play DePaul on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Groover
- Roger Ayers
- Clarence Armstrong
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 5-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Clemson | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Louisville | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-3 |
| Wake Forest | 3-1 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| North Carolina | 3-1 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| Florida State | 2-2 | 2.5 | 11-4 |
| SMU | 2-2 | 2.5 | 11-4 |
| Stanford | 2-2 | 2.5 | 10-5 |
| NC State | 2-2 | 2.5 | 9-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Boston College | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-6 |
| California | 1-3 | 3.5 | 8-7 |
| Virginia | 1-3 | 3.5 | 8-7 |
| Notre Dame | 1-3 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| Syracuse | 1-3 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 1-3 | 3.5 | 6-9 |
| Miami | 0-4 | 4.5 | 4-11 |
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