Virginia Tech Hokies Outshine Seminoles in a Close Contest at Cassell Coliseum
The Virginia Tech Hokies emerged victorious against the Florida State Seminoles with a final score of 83-75. The Hokies now stand with an unblemished record, while the Seminoles have yet to secure a win. Both teams fought hard, but it was the home team that managed to clinch the win.
In what was a closely contested battle at Cassell Coliseum, the Virginia Tech Hokies showcased their mettle by overcoming a resilient Florida State Seminoles side. The game saw seven times tied and six lead changes, indicating just how evenly matched both teams were throughout the contest. However, it was the sharpshooting from beyond the arc that made all the difference for Virginia Tech; they converted 48 percent of their three-point attempts into points.
The Hokies' offense was firing on all cylinders as they put up 83 points against a tough Seminoles defense. A critical aspect of their success came from free-throw accuracy where they excelled with an impressive 88 percent conversion rate. This proficiency at the charity stripe added up to 28 made free throws, contributing significantly to their total score.
Defensively, Virginia Tech also held its ground by limiting Florida State's opportunities inside and capitalizing on turnovers. The home team scored an impressive 23 points off turnovers compared to just seven by their opponents. Moreover, they outrebounded Florida State with a total rebound count of 35 against 24 for the visitors.
On top of that, Virginia Tech's ability to create second-chance opportunities played a pivotal role in maintaining offensive pressure on Florida State throughout both halves of play. They managed ten second-chance points thanks largely to securing eleven offensive rebounds.
Despite facing stiff competition from Florida State who shot an efficient 53 percent from field goal range and posted thirty points in paint alongside eight three-pointers made at a solid rate of forty-four percent accuracy – it wasn't enough to overcome Virginia Tech's overall performance.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory over Florida State University's team – fans can catch The Virginia Tech Hokies next game as guests when they face off against North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill on February 17th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve.