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2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
6-3, 7th in ACC
- 11/5W 67-60
- 11/8W 74-42
- 11/13W 80-57
- 11/16W 79-53
- 11/20W 100-64
- 11/253W 71-66
- 11/26L 89-62
- 11/27L 90-77
- 12/610L 77-63
- 12/11
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- 1/227
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- TBD
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- 2/2210h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/265h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 3/11
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BYU shoots down Virginia Tech 90-77 at Maui Invitational
TJ Haws scored 13 of his 20 points during a key second-half run and Brigham Young made 17 3-pointers to beat Virginia Tech 90-77 Maui Invitational third-place game Wednesday night.
Toppin leads Dayton to 89-62 win over Virginia Tech in Maui
Obi Toppin had 24 points and eight rebounds in another dominating Maui Invitational performance, lifting Dayton into the title game with an emphatic 89-62 victory over Virginia Tech on Tuesday.
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
November wins can mean a lot come March. According to ESPN's Bracket Predictor, Virginia Tech had a 27 % chance to make the NCAA tournament. After beating Michigan State that number increased to 64%.
For 3: Hokies say 'aloha' to No. 3 Michigan State
Michigan State's offense continued to sputter against Virginia Tech, sending the No. 3 Spartans to their second loss of the young season.
Lunardi: Hokies make bracket case 111 days before Selection Sunday
Virginia Tech was a nearly universal pick for last in the ACC. Its win Monday over Michigan State changed that expected trajectory dramatically.
Virginia Tech knocks off No. 3 Michigan State 71-66 in Maui
Landers Nolley II hit a big 3-pointer in the final minute and scored 22 points, helping Virginia Tech hold off No. 3 Michigan State 71-66 at the Maui Invitational on Monday.
Nolley's 3-pointer puts Michigan State comeback out of reach (0:17)
Hokies catch Spartans' defense sleeping with Nolley 3-pointer (0:28)
Bede draws clutch and-1 for the Hokies (0:42)
Bede tip toes the baseline and finishes with the reverse (0:16)
Hokies make record 21 3-pointers in 100-64 win
Nahiem Alleyne scored 20 points to lead Virginia Tech to a 100-64 victory over Delaware State on Wednesday.
Nolley leads Virginia Tech past Lehigh, 79-53
Freshman Landers Nolley II made seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points Saturday, leading Virginia Tech to a 79-53 victory against Lehigh.
Nolley, Hokies too much for USC Upstate
Landers Nolley II scored 23 points to lift Virginia Tech to an 80-57 victory over USC Upstate on Wednesday.
Alleyne's 18 leads Virginia Tech past Coppin State 74-42
Nahiem Alleyne got the start in his second collegiate game and scored 18 points to lead Virginia Tech to a 74-42 victory over Coppin State on Friday.
Horne, Nolley lead Virginia Tech to 67-60 win at Clemson
P.J. Horne had a tie-breaking dunk with 63 seconds left and freshman Landers Nolley II scored 30 points and Virginia Tech outlasted Clemson 67-60 on Tuesday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference and season opener for both teams.
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Florida lands top graduate transfer Blackshear
Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr., the No. 1 graduate transfer in ESPN's transfer rankings, announced Wednesday night that he has committed to Florida.
NBA draft profile: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (0:23)
Sources: Hokies' Clarke commits to Texas Tech
Chris Clarke, a versatile 6-foot-6 forward, committed to Texas Tech on Wednesday as a graduate transfer from Virginia Tech, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.
2019-20 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2-0 | - | 9-0 |
| Duke | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-1 |
| Virginia | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-1 |
| North Carolina | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-2 |
| Georgia Tech | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-2 |
| Boston College | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-5 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-1 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Virginia Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 6-3 |
| Florida State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-2 |
| NC State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-2 |
| Notre Dame | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-2 |
| Clemson | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-3 |
| Miami | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-3 |
| Wake Forest | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-4 |
| Syracuse | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-4 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game76.3Tied-106th
Rebounds Per Game34.6282nd
Assists Per Game17.316th
Points Allowed65.1Tied-109th
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bamisile | SG | Signed | 83 |
| Darius Maddox | SG | Signed | 81 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 6-9 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 9 |