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Virginia Tech Hokies Set to Clash with North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean Smith Center

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled at the iconic Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, promises to be a thrilling encounter.


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 Hokies have been on an impressive run, showcasing a robust offense and a solid defense. In their last game against the Eagles, they dominated with a 77-55 victory. Their field goal percentage was an outstanding 64 percent and they were particularly effective inside the paint where they scored 48 points. They also demonstrated excellent ball distribution with 23 assists and maintained defensive pressure that resulted in five blocks.


Prior to that win, Virginia Tech secured another convincing victory over the Catamounts with a score of 73-51. Their free throw accuracy was notable at 74 percent and they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 17 points off them. The team's rebounding has also been strong; they outrebounded Vermont by a significant margin of 42-26.


Against Valparaiso Beacons earlier in December, although the game was closer with a final score of 71-50 in favor of Virginia Tech, their three-point shooting was reliable at 37 percent and free throws were converted at an impressive rate of 83 percent.


The venue for this matchup could play into North Carolina's hands as playing away from home always presents additional challenges. However, given Virginia Tech's recent form and statistical trends showing high efficiency in shooting percentages both from two-point range (averaging above fifty percent) and from beyond the arc (averaging around thirty-five percent), along with strong assist-to-turnover ratios (above one), there is plenty for Hokie fans to feel optimistic about.


The highly anticipated clash between these two teams will take place on February 17th at seven o'clock in the evening Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve or follow updates online for what promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive sides.

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