Hokies Dominate Tar Heels in a Show of Skill at Cassell Coliseum
The Virginia Tech Hokies, ranked 8th, secured another victory with a 74-62 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Hokies now stand with an impressive record, while the Tar Heels' performance this season adds another loss to their tally.
In front of a home crowd at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA, the Hokies showcased their offensive strength and defensive resilience against the visiting Tar Heels. The game began with Virginia Tech taking an early lead in the first quarter by scoring 21 points to North Carolina's 5. Although the second quarter saw a more formidable effort from UNC with 22 points to VT's 12, it was not enough to shift the momentum.
Virginia Tech's efficiency on offense was evident as they shot an impressive 53 percent from the field and an exceptional 69 percent on two-point attempts. Their prowess at free throws was also notable with an accuracy rate of approximately 81 percent. The team made good use of their opportunities beyond the arc as well, sinking seven out of twenty-two three-point attempts for a solid three-point shooting percentage of around 32 percent.
The Hokies' defense matched their offensive output by limiting UNC to just under half their field goal attempts and only allowing them about one-third success rate from three-point land. Additionally, Virginia Tech dominated on rebounds with a total count of thirty-six compared to UNC's twenty-seven.
A key aspect that stood out for Virginia Tech was their ability to distribute the ball effectively; they tallied sixteen assists over UNC's nine. Despite committing thirteen turnovers themselves – more than North Carolina who had seven – VT maintained control throughout most aspects of play.
On individual performances for Virginia Tech, every player contributed significantly across various facets including scoring distribution across quarters which remained relatively balanced after halftime: twenty-four points in third and seventeen in fourth quarter efforts sealed their dominance over UNC who managed twenty and fifteen respectively during these periods.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support Virginia Tech Hokies: they will be playing away against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion located in South Bend IN on February 29th at precisely seven o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone. This upcoming match can be viewed live on ESPN network ensuring fans won't miss any action as these two teams face off once again.