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Clash of Titans: Virginia Tech Hokies to Face Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to face off against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Hokies, coming off a commanding 86-66 victory over High Point Panthers on December 22nd, have shown that they can dominate on the court with an impressive display of offensive firepower and defensive prowess.


Mar 27, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies players celebrate on the court after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game, the Hokies' shooting was nothing short of spectacular. They managed to sink 68 percent of their two-point attempts and maintained an overall field goal percentage of 56 percent. Their free throw accuracy was equally impressive at 88 percent. This level of efficiency in scoring is something that the Clemson defense will need to be wary of if they hope to contain the Hokies' attack.


The statistics from Virginia Tech's previous games reveal a team that excels in points in paint, having scored a whopping 58 points against High Point Panthers. This inside dominance is complemented by their ability to capitalize on turnovers; they scored 23 points off turnovers in that same game. VT's assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a solid 2.33, indicating smart ball handling and teamwork.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for VT recently; they faced a tough challenge against Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 18th where they were held back by shooting woes with only a field goal percentage of around 29 percent and struggled from beyond the arc hitting just over 23 percent from three-point range.


Despite this setback, VT bounced back impressively against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on December 11th with another high-scoring game where they put up an imposing total of 86 points once again while maintaining an efficient field goal percentage of around half their shots made.


The upcoming clash will test whether VT can maintain its scoring efficiency while also addressing any inconsistencies highlighted by their loss to Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Tigers should not be underestimated as every game brings new challenges and dynamics.


Fans eager to support Virginia Tech should mark their calendars for December 29th when these two teams go head-to-head at Littlejohn Coliseum at precisely six o'clock PM Eastern Time. The action can be followed live via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network for those who cannot make it in person but still want to catch every moment as it unfolds.

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