Virginia Tech Hokies Dominate George Mason Patriots with Stellar Defense and Bench Contribution

The Virginia Tech Hokies improved their record to 1-0 with a decisive 73-62 victory over the George Mason Patriots, who now stand at 0-1. The game, held at Cassell Coliseum, showcased the Hokies' defensive prowess and depth from their bench.

First Half

In the first half, Virginia Tech set the tone by outscoring George Mason 43-30. The Hokies' defense was particularly effective, recording four blocks and eight steals. Amani Hansberry was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly to both ends of the court with his scoring and defensive efforts.

Second Half

The second half saw a more balanced contest as both teams scored evenly. However, it was Virginia Tech's ability to capitalize on turnovers that made a difference. The team converted turnovers into 21 points compared to George Mason's 12 points off turnovers. Neoklis Avdalas played a crucial role in maintaining this pressure with his playmaking skills.

Bench Impact

A standout aspect of the game was Virginia Tech's bench performance, which contributed an impressive 30 points compared to George Mason's 19 points from their reserves. This depth allowed them to maintain intensity throughout the game without losing momentum.

George Mason Performance

Despite falling short, George Mason showed resilience in closing gaps during critical moments of play. Their field goal percentage stood at a respectable 40 percent overall but struggled against Virginia Tech’s robust defense inside the paint.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season for both teams involved here today - they can anticipate another exciting matchup when Western Carolina Catamounts visit Cassell Coliseum on December 11th at 7:00 PM EDT; available live via ACC Network Extra online streaming service!

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