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Virginia Tech's Ben Burnham (13) blocks Louisville's Khani Rooths (9) shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Chucky Hepburn scores 15 as No. 19 Louisville holds off Virginia Tech 71-66
Chucky Hepburn scored 15 points to lead No. 19 Louisville to a 71-66 victory over Virginia Tech on Tuesday night.
 
Virginia Tech's Rose Micheaux, bottom, battles for the ball against Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, top, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Hidalgo leads No. 3 Notre Dame to 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech
Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points to lift No. 3 Notre Dame to a 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech. Hidalgo shot 10 of 16 from the floor and made all seven of her free throws for the Fighting Irish who won their 13th straight game and beat Virginia Tech for the seventh consecutive time.
 
Pittsburgh's Jaland Lowe (15) shoots over Virginia Tech's Brandon Rechsteiner during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Jaland Lowe carries No. 18 Pittsburgh to 64-59 win over Virginia Tech
Jaland Lowe scored 19 points to lead No. 18 Pittsburgh to a 64-59 victory over Virginia Tech in the ACC opener for both teams.
 
Virginia Tech's Da'Quan Felton, center right, reacts after getting a first down against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Pop Watson helps Virginia Tech become bowl eligible with 37-17 victory over rival Virginia
Pop Watson threw for 254 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 37-17 victory over rival Virginia on Saturday.
 
Clemson's Antonio Williams Cade Klubnik (2) looks to throw against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Cade Klubnik leads No. 19 Clemson past Virginia Tech 24-14
Cade Klubnik threw three touchdown passes to help No. 19 Clemson beat Virginia Tech 24-14. The Tigers used Klubnik’s arm and a terrific performance by their defense to bounce back from a home loss to Louisville and remain in the ACC title race.
 
Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell (20) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 19 Clemson looking to bounce back, focused on Virginia Tech
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wasn’t particularly keen on rehashing his team’s loss to Louisville last week, discussing his chances of reaching the ACC Championship game, or talking about the recently released College Football Playoff rankings.
 
Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry calls a play against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Kyron Drones accounts for 3 TDs to help Va. Tech beat Georgia Tech 21-6
Kyron Drones threw a touchdown pass, rushed for a score, and caught a touchdown pass to lead Virginia Tech to a 21-6 victory over Georgia Tech.
 
Virginia Tech's Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs for a touchdown against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Tuten’s record night carries Virginia Tech to 42-21 win over Boston College
Bhayshul Tuten rushed for a Virginia Tech record 266 yards and accounted for four touchdowns to lead Virginia Tech a 42-21 victory over Boston College.
 
Rutger Scarlet Knight's Athan Kaliakmanis (16) throws downfield against Virginia Tech Hokies during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Sept. 21, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Jai Patel’s late field goal lifts Rutgers over Virginia Tech 26-23
Jai Patel connected on a 24-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining to lift Rutgers to a 26-23 victory over Virginia Tech.
 
Tuten, Drones power Virginia Tech in second half surge, pull away from Marshall 31-14
Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown to lead Virginia Tech to a 31-14 victory over Marshall. Kyron Drones ran for a touchdown and threw for another for the Hokies, who started slowly, leading by a field goal at intermission, 10-7.
 
Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones, center, listens as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tyler Bowen, right, sets up a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech is optimistic about 2024 with experienced team led by QB Kyron Drones
Virginia Tech goes into the football season seeking its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2010. The once-proud program has some reasons for optimism.
 
Baylor's Jada Walker (11) drives by Virginia tech's Cayla King during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Walker’s career night carries Baylor past Virginia Tech in women’s NCAA Tournament
Jada Walker scored 26 of her career-high 28 points in the second half to lead Baylor to a 75-72 victory over Virginia Tech in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
 
Virginia Tech players, from left, Clara Strack (13) Olivia Summiel (20) and Matilda Ekh (11) celebrate an offensive play in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Marshall in the NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, March 22, 2024. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech, Baylor expect a much tougher March Madness matchup in the second round
Virginia Tech played without All-American Elizabeth Kitley, out for the NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL, and still won by 43 points in its first-round game. Baylor scored just 11 points in the fourth quarter and still won by 17 in its opener.
 
Baylor's Jada Walker drives by Vanderbilt's Khamil Pierre during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Fontleroy, Baylor pull away from Vanderbilt in first round of women’s NCAA Tournament
Bella Fontleroy scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lift Baylor to an 80-63 victory over Vanderbilt in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Virginia Tech's Matilda Ekh drives by Marshall's Mahogany Matthews during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Ekh, Hokies roll past Marshall in first round of women’s NCAA Tournament
Matilda Ekh scored 21 points to lead No. 13 Virginia Tech to a 92-49 victory over Marshall in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
 
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) shoots during practice in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, March 21, 2024. Virginia Tech plays a first-round women's NCAA Tournament game on Friday. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech prepares to play NCAA Tournament without star Elizabeth Kitley
Virginia Tech spent much of the past week joyous at being selected to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive year. Unfortunately for the Hokies, they will be doing so without their best player.
 
Duke's Jeremy Roach (3) is defended by Virginia Tech's Lynn Kidd, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Roach leads No. 7 Duke to 77-67 road win over Virginia Tech
Jeremy Roach scored 16 points off the bench to lead No. 7 Duke to a 77-67 victory over Virginia Tech. Roach shot 5 of 11 from the floor and made four 3-pointers for the Blue Devils, who have won three straight games and 11 of 12.
 
Virginia Tech's Sean Pedulla shoots over Clemson's Joseph Girard III during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Pedulla’s career-high 32 leads hot-shooting Hokies over No. 21 Clemson 87-72
Sean Pedulla scored a career-high 32 points to lead Virginia Tech to a 87-72 win over No. 21 Clemson on Wednesday.
 
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore dribbles the ball past a North Carolina State defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Kitley makes game-winner, No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated No. 3 NC State 63-62
Elizabeth Kitley scored a layup on a cross-court inbound pass with less than a second remaining and the No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated and third-ranked NC State 63-62.
 
Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley (33) looks to shoot over UNC-Greensboro's Jay'lin Hasting (45) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Nov. 20 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Elizabeth Kitley, No. 9 Virginia Tech roll over UNC Greensboro 72-51
Elizabeth Kitley scored a 31 points to lead No. 9 Virginia Tech to a 72-51 victory over UNC Greensboro on Monday. Kitley connected on 13 of 22 from the floor and grabbed 10 rebounds to lift the Hokies to their second consecutive win.
 
Virginia Tech's Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw (5) scores on a 47-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 18 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Armstrong lifts NC State to 35-28 win over Hokies
Brennan Armstrong threw two touchdown passes and rushed for two scores to lead NC State to a 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech.
 
Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley (33) looks to shoot after getting an offensive rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Houston Christian in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday Nov. 16 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Elizabeth Kitley, Georgia Amoore lead No. 9 Virginia Tech past Houston Christian 105-36
Elizabeth Kitley scored 23 points and Georgia Amoore set a school record for assists in a game as No. 9 Virginia Tech beat Houston Christian 105-36.
 
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) and head coach Kenny Brooks, right, look on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Kitley, No. 8 Virginia Tech rolls past High Point 94-55 in season opener
Elizabeth Kitley had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 8 Virginia Tech to a 94-55 season-opening victory over High Point. Kitley connected on 12 of 17 from the floor for the Hokies, who made 14 of their first 16 shots and never trailed.
 
Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) celebrates a touchdown against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tuten, Virginia Tech rush to 38-10 win over Syracuse
Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown to lead Virginia Tech to a 38-10 victory over Syracuse.
 
Virginia Tech's Kyle Lowe (83) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Kyron Drones, Hokies roll to 30-13 win over Wake Forest
Kyron Drones threw two touchdown passes and a career-high 321 yards to lead Virginia Tech to a 30-13 victory over Wake Forest.
 
Virginia Tech defender Dorian Strong (44) breaks up a pass near the goal line intended for Pittsburgh's Jake McConnachie (84) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Drones powers Virginia Tech to 38-21 victory over Pittsburgh
Kyron Drones threw three touchdowns passes and rushed for two more scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 38-21 victory over Pittsburgh.
 
Purdue quarterback Hudson Card (1) is pressured by Virginia Tech defender Mario Kendricks (22) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 9 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Heavy rainfall, long delay can’t slow down Purdue, Hudson Card leads Boilermakers past Hokies 24-17
Hudson Card threw for 248 yards and rushed for a score to lift Purdue to a 24-17 victory over Virginia Tech in a game delayed for nearly six hours by a thunderstorm and heavy rainfall.
 
Virginia Tech's Kyle Lane, right, makes a catch against Old Dominion's Tahj Ra-El during the first half of an NCAA college football Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Wells propels Virginia Tech past Old Dominion 36-17
Grant Wells threw three touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 36-17 season-opening win over Old Dominion.
 
No. 4 Clemson beats Va. Tech, sets up Notre Dame rematch
Trevor Lawrence had two touchdown runs and threw a scoring pass and No. 4 Clemson beat Virginia Tech 45-10 on Saturday to set up a rematch against No. 2 Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
 
Robinson leads No. 15 Hokies to easy win over VMI
Robinson hit a trio of 3-pointers for the Hokies (7-1), who won their 21st straight regular-season nonconference game at home.
 
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