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Clash at Cassell Coliseum: Virginia Tech Hokies Host Vermont Catamounts in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to host the Vermont Catamounts at Cassell Coliseum, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting game of men's basketball. The Hokies have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which bodes well for their upcoming matchup.


Nov 23, 2023; Kissimmee, FL, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies center Lynn Kidd (15) dunks the ball against the Boise State Broncos in the second half during the ESPN Events Invitational at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the past several games, the Hokies have demonstrated a solid offensive and defensive strategy. In their last game against Valparaiso Beacons, they secured a comfortable 71-50 victory. Their field goal percentage stood at 43 percent and they excelled at free throws with an impressive 83 percent success rate. The team also showcased its rebounding prowess with a total of 41 rebounds and maintained a positive assist-turnover ratio of 1.29.


The previous game saw them take on the Louisville Cardinals where they emerged victorious with a score of 75-68. Once again, their shooting was reliable with a field goal percentage of around 44 percent and free throw accuracy reaching approximately 82 percent. They managed to out-rebound their opponents by one rebound and kept turnovers low.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Hokies as evidenced by their performance against Auburn Tigers where they fell short with a final score of 57-74. Despite this setback, there were still positives to draw from; particularly from free throws where they had an accuracy rate of about 74 percent.


Cassell Coliseum has been known to provide an electric atmosphere that can energize the home team while imposing pressure on visitors—a factor that could play into Virginia Tech's hands as they look to capitalize on home-court advantage.


As we approach this intriguing encounter between two competitive teams, fans should expect Virginia Tech to leverage its recent form—particularly its shooting efficiency and rebounding ability—to secure another win in front of its supportive home crowd.


The action is set for December 16th at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA starting from nine o'clock in the evening Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch every moment live on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve.

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