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Virginia Tech Hokies Set Sights on Victory at Florida State Seminoles' Court

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to face off against the Florida State Seminoles, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match-up. The game, scheduled to take place at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, will see these two teams clash in a contest that is sure to captivate basketball enthusiasts.


Feb 13, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies center Lynn Kidd (15) .lays it up over a Florida State Seminoles defender during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Performance Trends


The Virginia Tech Hokies have shown a mix of challenges and strengths in their recent games. In their last three matches, they've experienced both highs and lows, which could influence their approach against the Seminoles. Despite a tough loss against Clemson where they scored 57 points compared to Clemson's 72, the Hokies demonstrated resilience with significant contributions from their bench players who added 24 points to the total score.


Their encounter with Georgia Tech saw them putting up a fight but ultimately falling short with a final score of 64-71. The game highlighted areas for improvement as turnovers proved costly for Virginia Tech. However, it wasn't all gloom as they managed an impressive free throw percentage of 90 percent and showcased their ability from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of 42 percent.


Feb 13, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) drives against Virginia Tech Hokies guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast, their performance against Wake Forest was more encouraging despite another loss (63-72). The team showed better efficiency on both ends of the court and improved ball handling compared to previous outings. Their defensive rebounds were particularly noteworthy along with maintaining a decent field goal percentage at rim range.


Looking Ahead


As we look towards the upcoming game against Florida State Seminoles, it's clear that minimizing turnovers will be crucial for Virginia Tech if they wish to secure victory away from home. Their ability to capitalize on free throws and maintain defensive solidity could turn tides in their favor. Additionally, leveraging bench depth might provide them with much-needed versatility and resilience throughout this challenging encounter.


Feb 13, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Sean Pedulla (3) drives toward the basket while being defended by Florida State Seminoles forward Cam Corhen (3) during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this thrilling match-up live on January 29th at 7:00 PM EST on ACC Network or follow along through various broadcast networks available for viewing pleasure.


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