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Can Virginia Tech Hokies Conquer the Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion?

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The Hokies have been showcasing a strong game in recent matchups, with a notable victory over the Eagles where they scored 77 points, demonstrating a remarkable 64 percent field goal accuracy and an astounding 82 percent two-point shooting percentage.


Mar 7, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Hunter Cattoor (0) takes a jump shot over Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Matt Zona (25) during the first half of the first round of the ACC tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Their defensive prowess was also on display with five blocks and four steals, contributing to a significant number of points off turnovers. The team's ability to maintain possession is evident in their low turnover rate and high assists-to-turnover ratio of 3.29.


In another recent game against the Catamounts, Virginia Tech maintained their momentum with a solid win scoring 73 points. Their free-throw performance was particularly strong at 74 percent, coupled with consistent rebounding that saw them pull down an impressive total of 42 rebounds—33 of which were defensive.


Mar 7, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Justyn Mutts (25) shoots in the second half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The trend continued against the Beacons where they secured another victory by putting up 71 points on the board. Their three-point shooting was reliable at 37 percent and they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 17 points off them.


As we look ahead to February 10th's clash in South Bend, Indiana, it's clear that Virginia Tech has been building up steam with robust offensive statistics and tenacious defense. However, playing away from home always introduces new challenges; how will this affect their play?


Mar 7, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Hunter Cattoor (0) passes the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cormac Ryan (5) defends in the first half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The venue may influence both teams' performances as they adapt to different court conditions and crowd energy levels. With such promising trends from past games though, fans can expect an exciting contest full of strategic plays and dynamic basketball action.


Be sure not to miss this thrilling encounter scheduled for February 10th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend; you can catch all the action live on The CW network starting at local time (23:00 UTC).

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