Virginia Tech Outlasts North Carolina in Overtime at Carmichael Arena
The Virginia Tech Hokies, ranked 17th, secured a hard-fought victory over the 24th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels with a final score of 70-61. The Hokies' season record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Tar Heels face a setback in their campaign.
In an intense matchup that extended into overtime, the Virginia Tech Hokies demonstrated resilience and tactical execution at Carmichael Arena. The team's performance was marked by a robust defense that registered five blocks and limited turnovers to just one team turnover. Offensively, they distributed the ball effectively with 19 assists and capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring 20 points from such plays.
The Hokies showed tenacity on the boards with a total of 52 rebounds; defensive efforts were particularly noteworthy as they grabbed 30 defensive rebounds. Their offensive rebounding also contributed significantly to maintaining possession, pulling down 15 offensive boards. Despite shooting only 34 percent from both field goal range and three-point territory, Virginia Tech's free throw accuracy was notable at an impressive rate of 71 percent.
Star players emerged as key contributors in this tightly contested game. The collective effort was evident as every point mattered in pushing past the Tar Heels' defenses which managed eight steals but committed more personal fouls than their opponents.
The North Carolina Tar Heels put up a valiant fight throughout regulation time but fell short during overtime where they scored seven points against Virginia Tech's decisive sixteen-point surge. They excelled at free throws with an accuracy rate of nearly perfect but struggled from two-point range where their shooting percentage did not match up to their prowess from the charity stripe.
As fans look forward to future contests, attention turns toward the upcoming game for the Virginia Tech Hokies who will be visiting Reynolds Coliseum to face off against North Carolina State Wolfpack on February 8th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. This encounter promises another exciting chapter for college basketball enthusiasts who can catch all live action broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve.