Cassell Coliseum Clash: Virginia Tech Hokies to Host Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to Cassell Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage could play significant roles. The Hokies have been showcasing a strong performance in their past games, with an impressive display of offensive efficiency and defensive prowess.
In their last three outings at Cassell Coliseum, the Hokies have consistently outscored their opponents. Their most recent victory against the Eagles saw them put up 77 points with an outstanding field goal percentage of 64 percent and a two-point conversion rate of 82 percent. This offensive explosion was complemented by a solid defense that held their opponents to just 55 points.
The trend continued against the Catamounts, where Virginia Tech secured another win with 73 points, converting free throws at an impressive rate of 74 percent. They also demonstrated depth in scoring options by sinking ten three-pointers.
Against the Beacons, although turnovers were higher than usual for both teams, the Hokies managed to capitalize on these opportunities by scoring 17 points off turnovers. Their free-throw accuracy was notable as well, hitting an exceptional rate of 83 percent.
Virginia Tech's ability to control rebounds has been evident; they've outrebounded their opponents in each game and showed particular strength on defensive boards. Additionally, they've been able to convert assists into scoring opportunities efficiently while maintaining a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.
Looking ahead at this matchup in Blacksburg's iconic venue known for its raucous atmosphere could give Virginia Tech another edge over Georgia Tech. Fans can expect the Hokies' offense to continue its high-scoring ways while relying on strong defense and rebounding efforts that have become characteristic of this team's style of play.
The upcoming game is scheduled for January 27th at Cassell Coliseum starting at 5 PM Eastern Time. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ACC Network or visit channel number 612 for live coverage.