Virginia Tech's basketball team, the #Hokies, won against Boston College with a final score of 76-71. The victory marked their back-to-back ACC wins and improved their league standing to 4-4. The game saw strong performances from Devin McGlockton and Quinten Post, who scored 15 and 13 points respectively. Despite a slow start for Miles Kelly, Virginia Tech managed to shoot well, defend effectively, and limit turnovers. The win was significant for coach Mike Young, as it was his first victory against Boston College after six attempts. The victory sets up their next game against Georgia Tech.
We will see how tonight plays out, but road teams have won 8 of the last 12 @accmbb games since last Saturday. @HokiesMBB were the only the home team to win of the 4 games played last night. Home team is 30-26 (.535). @accnetwork
#Hokies began the night ranked fifth nationally in FT% at 79. Went 16 of 16 to stave off BC. First of 3-game homestand. GT on Saturday, Duke on Monday. https://t.co/aeZdFjLDyC
Final: Virginia Tech 76, Boston College 71. #Hokies win back-to-back ACC games and improve to 4-4 in league. Mike Young finally beats BC on his sixth try. Tech struggled on glass but was good everywhere else. Shot well, defended well, limited turnovers. Next: Georgia Tech. https://t.co/YVRJVd6DLR
Devin McGlockton with 15 and Quinten Post 13, but BC trails Virginia Tech, 55-48, with 13:25 remaining.
Tech trails 59-52 with 3:57 to go and Kyle going to the line for two FTs.
Tech trails 50-48 to Pitt at the third media timeout with 7:37 remaining despite Miles Kelly being held scoreless so far.