Did Virginia Tech Hokies' Overtime Surge Overwhelm Virginia Cavaliers at Cassell Coliseum?

The Virginia Tech Hokies improved their record to 1-0 with a hard-fought victory over the Virginia Cavaliers, who now stand at 0-1. The game concluded with a score of 95-85 in favor of the Hokies, showcasing their resilience and determination in an intense matchup that extended into triple overtime.

First Half

The first half saw both teams locked in a tight battle. The Cavaliers managed to edge out the Hokies by just one point, leading 24-23. Despite this narrow lead, it was evident that neither team was willing to give an inch. Ben Hammond's performance for Tech was notable as he contributed significantly with his scoring prowess.

Second Half

In the second half, the Hokies turned up the heat and outscored UVA by one point again, bringing their total to 32 points against UVA's 31. Christian Gurdak played a pivotal role during this period with his impressive rebounding skills and defensive presence under the basket.

Overtime Periods

As regulation time ended without a clear winner, both teams prepared for what would become an epic series of overtime periods. In each successive overtime session, it seemed as though momentum swung back and forth like a pendulum between these fierce rivals.

During these crucial moments, Izaiah Pasha stepped up for Tech by making key plays that kept them competitive against UVA’s relentless offense led by their top scorers. The third overtime proved decisive when Neoklis Avdalas helped seal victory for Tech through clutch free throws and strategic ball handling.

Virginia Tech Coach Post-game Reaction

After securing this remarkable win at Cassell Coliseum amidst roaring fans filling all seats available (8,925 attendees), Coach Mike Young expressed satisfaction but emphasized areas needing improvement before future contests: "We showed great heart tonight; however there are still aspects we must refine."

Looking ahead on January 3rd at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum located in Winston-Salem NC - where they will face Wake Forest Demon Deacons - fans can catch live coverage via ACC Network starting noon EST sharp!

Stay tuned as our beloved team continues its journey throughout season! Share your thoughts about thrilling encounter using hashtag #HokiePride!