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Virginia Tech Hokies Paint a Masterpiece Against Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Virginia Tech Hokies improved their record to 1-0 with an impressive victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who now stand at 0-1. The final score of the game was 89-76, showcasing a dominant performance by the home team at Cassell Coliseum.


Jan 17, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ben Hammond (3) lays the ball up as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry (11) defends during the first half  at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Hokies take control early on, building a substantial lead with their efficient shooting. Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot 51 percent from the field. The team's ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident as they converted them into crucial points off turnovers, totaling 20 for the game. Notably, Jailen Bedford contributed significantly with his scoring prowess and effective field goal percentage of 40 percent.


Second Half


As play resumed in the second half, Virginia Tech maintained their momentum and continued to dominate in key areas such as points in paint and free throw accuracy. The Hokies' defense also played a pivotal role by limiting Notre Dame's fast break opportunities to just two points throughout the match. Amani Hansberry stood out with his remarkable efficiency game score of 21.3 and solid rebounding efforts.


Jan 17, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Amani Hansberry (13) shoots a shot as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Garrett Sundra (12) defends during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Post Game Analysis


In this Virginia Tech Hokies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish match summary, it is clear that both teams had moments of brilliance; however, it was ultimately Virginia Tech's superior execution that secured them victory over their rivals from South Bend.


Looking ahead for fans eager for more action: mark your calendars! On January 21st at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse NY (9 PM EDT), you can catch another exciting matchup when VT faces off against Syracuse Orange live via ACC Network TV broadcast – don't miss out!


Jan 17, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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