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Freshman Christian Gurdak leads Virginia Tech past Bryant
A 15-point performance off the bench from freshman center Christian Gurdak and a pair of key runs led Virginia Tech to a 78-61 nonconference win over Bryant on Wednesday in Blacksburg, Va.,The game result was perhaps as much of a hit with the crowd as the introduction of new Virginia Tech football c...
James Franklin: Virginia Tech not going to 'lead with money' in NIL era
New Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin said he still plans to build the football program on long-term player development and old-school values, despite the significant recent shifts in college sports in the NIL era.,"I'm a big believer that this is still a developmental game for young men -- de...
No. 13 Miami maintains mission focus at Virginia Tech
Miami hopes to find its way into the College Football Playoff, and with help, possibly into the ACC Championship Game.,But that only happens for the 13th-ranked Hurricanes if they win their final two games, starting Saturday afternoon against host Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.,Miami (8-2, 4-2 ACC...
Virginia Tech hires former Penn State coach James Franklin
A month after he was fired by Penn State, James Franklin has found another gig, becoming the next head coach at Virginia Tech, the school announced Monday.,Franklin, 53, boasts a 128-60 record over 15 seasons at the helm of Penn State and Vanderbilt. He took the Nittany Lions to the 2024 College Foo...
Reports: Virginia Tech close to hiring James Franklin
A month after he was fired by Penn State, James Franklin will soon be the new head coach at Virginia Tech, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Franklin, 53, boasts a 128-60 record over 15 seasons at the helm of Penn State and Vanderbilt. He took the Nittany Lions to the 2024 College Football Pla...
Virginia Tech thwarts Charlotte's comeback bid, now 4-0
Virginia Tech weathered an off-day from its top two scorers to defeat Charlotte 84-76 in Blacksburg, Va., on Sunday to win its fourth consecutive game to start the season.,Neoklis Avdalas and Amani Hansberry entered Sunday averaging 18.3 points per game to pace Virginia Tech. They combined for just ...
Thomas Castellanos pilots Florida State past Virginia Tech
Quarterback Thomas Castellanos ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help Florida State defeat Virginia Tech 34-14 Saturday night in Tallahassee, Fla.,Castellanos scored on runs of 1 and 15 yards, and tossed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Duce Robinson (six receptions, 134 yards). The Semino...
Potent Virginia Tech offense could pose problems for Charlotte
After a poor shooting night Tuesday against Davidson, Charlotte men's basketball will now have to contend with one of the ACC's premier offenses -- Virginia Tech.,The 49ers face the Hokies, their first and only Power Five opponent of the season, on Sunday in Blacksburg, Va. And through three games, ...
Report: Virginia Tech in talks with James Franklin
Virginia Tech is in the "early stages" of talks with former Penn State coach James Franklin, ESPN reported Saturday.,There is "mutual interest between the parties" and a decision could be made in the coming days, per the report.,Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry on Sept. 14 after an 0-3 start...
One-time ACC powers FSU, Va. Tech cling to postseason hope
When Florida State and Virginia Tech face off Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., both will be close to the brink of losing bowl eligibility.,The Seminoles (4-5, 1-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference) lost for the fifth time in six games Saturday at Clemson. A season that began with remarkable promise, seeing...
Virginia Tech stays unbeaten with convincing win over Saint Joseph's
Amani Hansberry led all scorers with 19 points on Wednesday, helping Virginia Tech earn a convincing 94-59 victory over Saint Joseph's in Blacksburg, Va.,Reigning ACC Co-Player of the Week Neoklis Avdalas had 14 points and seven assists, while Jaden Schutt added 12 points for the Hokies (3-0), who s...
Neoklis Avdalas scores 33 as Virginia Tech beats Providence in OT
Neoklis Avdalas had 33 points, five rebounds and six assists to lead Virginia Tech to a 107-101 overtime victory against Providence on Saturday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament in Uncasville, Conn.,Providence (1-1) had an 86-84 lead until an Amani Hansberry basket tied the game with...
Virginia Tech, Providence clash with both seeking 2-0 start
Virginia Tech and Providence will both be looking to begin the season with back-to-back victories when they meet Saturday in a nonconference matchup at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off event in Uncasville, Conn., ,The depth of Providence's roster was evident during a season-opening 89-79 victory ...
Early second-half run pushes Virginia Tech past Charleston Southern
A 27-3 run to open the second half propelled Virginia Tech to an easy 98-67 season-opening win over Charleston Southern in Blacksburg, Va. ,The visiting Buccaneers stayed within 42-38 at halftime, but in just over eight minutes, the Hokies expanded the lead to 69-41 and ran away with the game from t...
Keyjuan Brown sparks dominant second half as No. 16 Louisville downs Virginia Tech
Keyjuan Brown scored twice in the second half to lead the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals, who rallied for a 28-16 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.,Brown needed only 12 carries to get 94 yards. He scored the go-ahead touchdown for Louisville (7-1, 4-1 ACC) with 5:01 left...
Ground games on display as No. 16 Louisville faces Virginia Tech
Although No. 16 Louisville has been anchored by its defense all season, coach Jeff Brohm is hoping that unit can get off to a better start this Saturday when his team faces Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.,That defense ranks second in the conference and 14th nationally by giving up just 286.3 yards ...
Rebuilt Virginia Tech begins season vs. Charleston Southern
Virginia Tech hasn't reached the NCAA Tournament since 2022 and hasn't won an NCAA Tournament game since 2019. ,The potential path back for the Hokies and seventh-year coach Mike Young starts Monday against Charleston Southern in Blacksburg, Va.,A season ago, Virginia Tech finished 13-19 and lost in...
Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech eke out win over Cal in 2 OTs
Kyron Drones threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Takye Heath in the second overtime, then ran for a two-point conversion, and Virginia Tech held on for a 42-34 victory over Cal in an Atlantic Coast Conference thriller in Blacksburg, Va., on Friday.,Drones finished with three TD passes on a night when h...
Cal motivated by bowl eligibility, ACC chase vs. Virginia Tech
Cal hopes to become bowl-eligible and stay in the fast lane for its first Atlantic Coast Conference title when the Golden Bears face Virginia Tech on Friday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Coming off a 21-18 home win over North Carolina, the Golden Bears (5-2, 2-1) kick off the weekend as one of eight team...
Shane Beamer: South Carolina is his 'dream job,' not Virginia Tech
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer told his team on Sunday morning that there is no truth to a report that he's a candidate for the vacant job at Virginia Tech, his alma mater and where his father, Frank Beamer, is a coaching legend.,"I have no idea where that story came from," Beamer told media late...