The second regular season game between the Hokies and Hurricanes was a back-and-forth affair until the final minutes. Tech couldn't overcome missed free throws and costly turnovers down the stretch. Miami scored 20 more points than VT from the charity stripe.
Sean PedulaHe scored his 1,000th career point and led all scorers with 21 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field. hunter cat tool (19), tyler nickel (10) and Robbie Beran (10) All the players also showed double-digit scoring performance. Lynn Kidd He added six points and led Tech with 11 rebounds. The Hokies made 7 of 14 (50%) from the free throw line, their lowest percentage of the season.
Norchad Omie and Kyshawn George each led Miami with 16 points. The Hurricanes' offense was the story of the second half, scoring 56 points in the second period after trailing 35-26 at halftime.
how did it happen
- Both teams scored on two of the first four possessions, and Miami led 8-6 after 16 minutes. Beran scored the Hokies' first two baskets. Pedula's first field goal, a 3-pointer, pushed his career points over 1,000. Kidd made his first two tries to pull the Hokies within two points at 16-18.
- The Hokies extended their lead to 11-2 on 3-pointers from Nickell and Kattoa. They were leading 30-25 with three and a half minutes left. Then Kattoa made a 3-pointer, increasing Tech's lead to eight points.
- Tech shot 47 percent from the field, helping it take and hold the lead toward the end of half one in Coral Gables. Miami's nine turnovers also helped the Hokies maintain the advantage. They led 35-26 at intermission.
- Beran started the second half the same way as the first, with Tech's first two baskets. Kattoa's 3-pointer increased the Hokies' lead to 10 points with 16 minutes left.
- Maylijael Potatots He went 3-for-3 on his third basket to make the score 57-47. This ended Tech's 5-0 run. Kattoa hit two free throws to break a 9-0 Hurricanes run and regain the lead. Consecutive Pedula buckets left him with five minutes left in the game, sparking a 6-0 Tech run.
- Pedula's free throw ended a shocking 9-0 Miami run. With one minute left, Tech was up by seven. Six second-half turnovers proved costly for Tech, as the Hurricanes won 82-74.
Note
- Tech has lost four straight to Miami.
- The Hokies are currently 7-14 all-time against Miami in Coral Gables.
- Sean Pedula With this loss, he earned 1,000 career points. He has 54 points in two games against Miami this season.
- Lynn Kidd He recorded a team-leading 11 rebounds.
next
- Tech is on the road to play at Notre Dame on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 p.m.
