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Hokies Men to Face Providence

Providence enters as 1.5-point favorite in this key early season game that could impact NCAA Tournament resumes, with both teams focusing on rebounding and tempo control.

  • On Saturday, Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team beat Providence Friars men's basketball team 107-101 in overtime at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off with Neoklis Avdalas scoring 33 points.
  • Tipoff was at 4 PM in the Hall of Fame Tournament at the Mohegan Sun and the game was streamable on Peacock, with Providence Friars opening as 1.5-point favorites in an early 'resume builder'.
  • Neoklis Avdalas shot efficiently, converting 13 of 23 attempts and 5 of 8 threes with five rebounds and six assists, while Amani Hansberry's jumper with five seconds left sent the game to overtime at 86-all and he finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Virginia Tech did not trail in overtime, and Tyler Johnson scored 12 points while Jaden Schutt added 10, improving the Hokies to 2-0.
  • Providence scored nine of the last 12 points of the half to lead 46-40 at the break, with a game featuring a 9-0 Hokies run, six ties, and five lead changes.
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Virginia Tech takes on Providence in Uncasville, Connecticut

The Virginia Tech Hokies square off against the Providence Friars at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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