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Ben Hammond Propels Virginia Tech Past Syracuse
Virginia Tech converted 25 of 33 free throws while Syracuse committed 20 second-half fouls, securing a close 76-74 win at Syracuse's JMA Wireless Dome.
- On Thursday, Virginia Tech held on for a 76-74 victory at the JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, New York, over the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team.
- After starting hot from deep, Syracuse Orange built a first-half lead before Virginia Tech defense flipped momentum in the second half.
- Ben Hammond paced the Hokies with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals while the Virginia Tech team foul shooting hit 25-of-33 at 68.4%.
- Virginia Tech Hokies improved to 15-5 and are slated to play Louisville on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m., while Syracuse Orange fell to 12-7.
- The win bolsters Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament hopes and featured late-game six seconds drama as J.J. Starling fouled out and Naithan George hit a buzzer 3.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Center
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources are Center
78% Center
L 22%
C 78%
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