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Clash at Cassell Coliseum: Virginia Tech Hokies Set to Host Miami Hurricanes

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to welcome the Miami Hurricanes to Cassell Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Hokies have been showcasing their dominance on their home court, with an impressive display of offensive and defensive skills in recent games.


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

The team's performance has been steadily climbing, as evidenced by their last three games. Against the Eagles, they secured a comfortable victory with 77 points, demonstrating exceptional shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 64 and an outstanding two-point percentage of 82. Their defense was equally impressive, limiting turnovers to seven while forcing nine from their opponents.


Continuing this trend against the Catamounts, the Hokies managed another win with 73 points. Their free-throw accuracy was notable at approximately 74 percent. They also excelled in rebounding with a total of 42 rebounds and maintained good ball control.


In their matchup against the Beacons, although scoring slightly less at 71 points, Virginia Tech showed consistency in free-throw precision hitting an impressive rate of approximately 83 percent. The team's ability to capitalize on turnovers remained strong as they scored 17 points off turnovers.


Cassell Coliseum has proven to be a fortress for Virginia Tech; its energetic atmosphere often acts as an additional player for the home side. With such strong performances leading up to this game and playing on familiar territory where they've recently enjoyed significant fan support – averaging over five thousand spectators – expectations are high for another commanding performance.


Fans eager to catch this exciting matchup can tune in or attend when these two teams face off on January 14th at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The game is scheduled for broadcast on ACC Network (channel number:612) ensuring that no one misses out on what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these collegiate basketball contenders.

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