Virginia Tech achieved an upset victory over No. 21 Clemson, ending the game with a score of 87-72. The Hokies were led by Sean Pedulla, who scored a career-high 32 points along with seven assists, and Tyler Nickel, who contributed 24 points, including his fifth 3-pointer of the night. Clemson, who was on a two-game losing streak, struggled to keep up despite a last-second 3-pointer by Chauncey Wiggins in the first half. Virginia Tech, which had made lineup changes with MJ Collins and Robbie Beran starting over Tyler Nickel and Mekhi Long, recorded their most points in a first half this season with 53, and went 9-of-14 from 3-point range. The teams combined for an impressive 16 of 27 from beyond the arc in a highly entertaining first half. Despite Hunter Cattoor's absence in the second half, Virginia Tech held off Clemson's repeated efforts to narrow the lead. The game, held at Cassell Coliseum, was crucial for Virginia Tech to avoid a third straight ACC loss and was broadcast on ESPN2.
Sean Pedulla drops 32 as Virginia Tech upsets No. 21 Clemson https://t.co/TQEnoLNwKG https://t.co/yZyNJiaOk9
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Career-highs for Sean Pedulla (32) and Tyler Nickel (24) lift #Hokies over No. 21 Clemson 87-72. Huge win absent their best player (Hunter Cattoor) in second half.
Clemson has clawed to within four points five times in second half. #Hokies have answered on each occasion. They lead 75-66 after Tyler Nickel's fifth 3 of the night.
Sean Pedulla with career-high 27 points, plus seven assists. And without Hunter Cattoor for second half, #Hokies will need him to score even more. They lead Clemson 65-57.
Virginia Tech leads No. 21 Clemson by nine at the break. That is @HokiesMBB's most points in a first half (53) this season and tied for the most made 3-pt FG (9) in any half this season. https://t.co/v2h3j9NmOk
Virginia Tech, 9-of-14 from 3. In the first half. Clemson trails Va. Tech, 53-44, going into the locker room. It would have been a double-digit deficit if not for a last-second 3 by Chauncey Wiggins. Tigers have to dig out of a hole to avoid a third straight loss in ACC play.
#Hokies and Clemson made a combined 16 of 27 beyond arc in wildly entertaining first half. VT leads 53-44. Pedulla and Nickel with 19 and 16, respectively.
#Hokies with 12 points on six possessions. They lead Clemson by three at first TV break.
Virginia Tech starters vs. No. 21 Clemson: Sean Pedulla, Hunter Cattoor, MJ Collins, Robbie Beran and Lynn Kidd. #Hokies change it up slightly β Collins and Beran in, Tyler Nickel and Mekhi Long out.
#Hokies host No. 21 Clemson in Cassell Coliseum at 7 p.m. ET. Kevin Brown and Debbie Antonelli have the call on ESPN2. Virginia Tech is trying to avoid a third straight ACC loss. Tigers -1.5. https://t.co/89USyyNLgX
Clemson Heads to Virginia Tech Looking to Snap Two Game Skid https://t.co/amIVnVjNa2 #Clemson