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West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs

By John Raby Mar. 18, 2021 02:53 AM EDT

Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts (25) blocks a shot from Wake Forest guard Carter Whitt (35) during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

Radford helps No. 20 Virginia Tech beat Wake Forest 64-60

By Aaron Beard Jan. 17, 2021 08:21 PM EST

Cone, No. 19 Hokies shut down Fighting Irish 77-63

By Jimmy Robertson Jan. 10, 2021 08:57 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — After watching his team put together another impressive performance and continue its tremendous start to the season, Virginia Tech coach...

Virginia Tech's Tyrece Radford (23) tries to get the ball from Miami's Harlond Beverly (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 in Blacksburg, W.Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

No. 24 Virginia Tech holds off Miami 80-78 in ACC battle

Dec. 29, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) shoots over William & Mary guard Thornton Scott (11) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)

No. 16 Virginia's vs No. 1 Gonzaga highlights ACC week ahead

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 25, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Virginia Tech's Wabissa Bede (3) looks to pass past Longwood's Juan Munoz (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Cone gets 18 off bench as No. 24 Virginia Tech tops Longwood

Dec. 21, 2020 10:23 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Nahiem Alleyne, top, and Coppin State's Koby Thomas dive for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Virginia Tech hits 20 3-pointers, routs Coppin State 97-57

Dec. 19, 2020 08:09 PM EST

Penn State head coach Jim Ferry directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Brockington leads Penn St to 75-55 rout at No. 15 Va Tech

By Jimmy Robertson Dec. 08, 2020 11:35 PM EST

South Florida's David Collins goes to the basket as Virginia Tech's Jalen Cone, left, and Virginia Tech's Tyrece Radford, right, defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Virginia Tech Hokies at South Florida Bulls 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Young thinks his second season at Virginia Tech will be better than his first. The Hokies underwent a lot of changes after last season, and Young's assessment is that his team is deeper and more balanced. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Coach Mike Young: Virginia Tech deeper, more balanced

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 13, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) defends while North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina keeps season alive, throttles Va. Tech 78-56

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 09:11 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) and guard Wabissa Bede, right, chase the ball with North Carolina guard Leaky Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/10/2020

Mar. 10, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Landers Nolley II (2) shoots over Clemson defenders John Newman III (15) and Tevin Mack (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Horne, Hokies snap skid with 70-58 win over Clemson

By Jimmy Robertson Mar. 04, 2020 09:07 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Isaiah Wilkins (1) dribbles around Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

No. 11 Louisville gets past Hokies, takes half-game ACC lead

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 01, 2020 08:23 PM EST

McGusty, ’Canes outlast Virginia Tech in triple overtime

Jimmy Robertson Feb. 20, 2020 12:00 AM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Kameron McGusty scored five of his 21 points in the third overtime to lead Miami to a 102-95 triple-overtime victory over Virginia Tech...

Horne's career night carries Virginia Tech past Pittsburgh

By Jimmy Robertson Feb. 15, 2020 08:20 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — During Virginia Tech’s recent skid, its fans and players had been searching for answers to help the Hokies solve some of their recent...