Virginia Tech Hokies Edge Out South Carolina Gamecocks in Overtime Thriller

The Virginia Tech Hokies secured a hard-fought victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks with a final score of 86-83. This win brings the Hokies to a record of 1-0, while the Gamecocks now stand at 0-1.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling fiercely, with Virginia Tech taking an early lead. The Hokies managed to outscore the Gamecocks 37-34 by halftime, thanks in part to their impressive shooting accuracy. Amani Hansberry was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court with his scoring and rebounding prowess.

Second Half

As the second half unfolded, South Carolina fought back valiantly. The Gamecocks managed to outscore Virginia Tech 36-33 in this period, showcasing their resilience and determination. Despite their efforts, they couldn't completely close the gap as Ben Hammond's sharp shooting kept Tech competitive throughout.

Overtime

The game reached its climax during overtime when both teams were tied at regulation time. In this decisive phase, it was Neoklis Avdalas who stepped up for Virginia Tech with crucial assists that helped secure a narrow victory over South Carolina by just three points.

In terms of team statistics from this intense matchup: The Hokies displayed superior field goal efficiency at 50 percent compared to the Cocks' 45 percent; however, they struggled slightly from beyond-the-arc hitting only 30 percent compared against SCAR’s better performance there (27 percent). On defense though - VT excelled blocking shots twice while also stealing balls thrice which proved pivotal especially late into proceedings where every possession counted dearly!

This encounter between these two sides will be remembered not only because it marked another chapter within college basketball history but also due its dramatic nature filled full twists turns right until very end! For those interested catching highlights can find them under "Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks highlights".

Looking ahead now towards future fixtures: Fans should mark calendars December sixth when next see action live against George Mason Patriots scheduled tip-off set three PM Eastern Time inside Cassell Coliseum located Blacksburg VA broadcasted exclusively via ACC Network Extra online streaming platform available worldwide viewers alike!

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