Virginia Tech Hokies Dominate Western Carolina Catamounts with Stellar Defense

First Half

The Virginia Tech Hokies showcased their dominance early on in the game against the Western Carolina Catamounts, leading to a decisive 96-74 victory. The Hokies improved their record to 1-0, while the Catamounts fell to 0-1. In the first half, Tech took control by scoring 53 points compared to Western Carolina's 34. The home team displayed impressive shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 53 percent and three-point shooting at an impressive rate of 48 percent.

Second Half

In the second half, Virginia Tech maintained their momentum, adding another 43 points to secure their win. The team's defense was particularly noteworthy as they recorded a total of eight blocks and eight steals throughout the game. Solomon Davis stood out with his defensive prowess contributing significantly to this effort.

Key Performances

Neoklis Avdalas was instrumental for Tech with his offensive contributions, scoring efficiently and helping maintain pressure on Western Carolina's defense. Meanwhile, Tyler Johnson added depth from beyond the arc with crucial three-pointers that kept the Catamounts at bay.

Western Carolina's Efforts

Despite being outplayed for much of the game, Western Carolina showed resilience in patches during both halves. They managed a respectable field goal percentage of 42 percent and were effective from beyond the arc at a rate of 40 percent. However, turnovers proved costly for them as they committed a total of fourteen throughout.

Looking Ahead

Fans can look forward to more action when Virginia Tech hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks on December 14th at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg at noon Eastern Time. Catch all live coverage on ACC Network Extra.

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