Hokies' Paint Struggles as Blue Devils Dominate at Cassell Coliseum

The Virginia Tech Hokies faced off against the Duke Blue Devils in a challenging encounter at Cassell Coliseum. The game concluded with the Blue Devils securing a 72-58 victory over the Hokies. This result leaves Virginia Tech with a record of 0-1, while Duke starts their season strong at 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw the Hokies struggling to find their rhythm on both ends of the court. Despite an impressive effort from Amani Hansberry, who contributed significantly with his scoring prowess, Virginia Tech trailed behind. The team managed to score 31 points but was outpaced by Duke's aggressive offense, which racked up 40 points by halftime.

Second Half

In the second half, Virginia Tech attempted to close the gap but found themselves hindered by turnovers and missed opportunities in critical moments. Jailen Bedford and Neoklis Avdalas tried to spark a comeback with their playmaking abilities; however, it wasn't enough to overcome Duke's solid defense and efficient shooting performance.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Duke Blue Devils match summary

The Blue Devils maintained control throughout most of the game, showcasing their depth with bench players contributing 20 points compared to just six from Virginia Tech's reserves. The battle in the paint was particularly decisive as Duke scored an impressive 46 points inside compared to only 24 for Tech.

Final Thoughts

Reflecting on this matchup between two competitive teams highlights areas for improvement for Virginia Tech moving forward. Fans can look forward to seeing how these adjustments will be made when they face North Carolina State Wolfpack next week.

Virginia Tech will travel next week for an away game against North Carolina State Wolfpack scheduled on February 7th at Lenovo Center in Raleigh; tip-off is set for 1:30 PM EST and fans can catch all action live via broadcast network - The CW Network!

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