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Virginia Tech Hokies to Battle Syracuse Orange in a Showdown at Cassell Coliseum

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to host the Syracuse Orange at Cassell Coliseum, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match. With both teams having shown their strengths and weaknesses in recent games, this upcoming encounter is expected to be a closely contested affair.


Feb 27, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Judah Mintz (3) battles Virginia Tech Hokies guard Sean Pedulla for a loose ball in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Performances


The Hokies have had a mixed bag of results in their last few outings. A notable performance was against Miami (FL) Hurricanes where they secured an 81-68 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess with a 52 percent field goal percentage and an impressive three-point shooting rate of 41 percent. This game highlighted the team's ability to dominate on offense while maintaining solid defense.


However, not all recent games have gone in favor of the Hokies. A tough loss came against Boston College Eagles, with the team only managing to score 36 points compared to the Eagles' 54. The game exposed some areas for improvement for Virginia Tech, particularly in terms of shooting efficiency and ball handling, as evidenced by their low field goal percentage (29 percent) and high turnover count (17).


Feb 27, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Robbie Beran (31) takes a shot in the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Looking Ahead


Against Syracuse Orange, Virginia Tech will need to leverage its home court advantage at Cassell Coliseum. Playing on familiar territory should provide a morale boost and potentially improve shooting accuracy and defensive solidity. The key for the Hokies will be finding consistency; they'll need to replicate the high-scoring offense seen against Miami while tightening up defensively as they did despite their struggles against Boston College.


For fans planning on catching this must-watch game, it is scheduled for March 1st at noon Eastern Time at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The game will also be broadcasted on The CW network for those who prefer watching from home or elsewhere.


Feb 27, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Hunter Cattoor (0) passes the ball in the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

As we look forward to this clash between two competitive teams, it's clear that Virginia Tech has both challenges and opportunities ahead. By capitalizing on their strengths and addressing recent shortcomings, they stand a good chance of securing another win for this season.


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