LIVE Updates: Virginia Tech Basketball vs California ACC Tournament Score

The Hokies and the Golden Bears clash in the first round of the ACC Tournament this afternoon

Jan 11, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Jaydon Young (3) drives against California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

The 2025 ACC Tournament officially begins today and the Virginia Tech Hokies begin their journey in Charlotte with a matchup with California, who they beat in the only matchup between the two programs this season.

Tech is set to meet Cal for the third time in program history Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Golden Bears’ first-ever ACC tournament game.

The Hokies are 1-1 all-time against the Golden Bears after holding on for 71-68 win at Cal on Jan. 11 earlier this season. Tyler Johnson notched his first collegiate double-double in that contest with 11 points and 12 rebounds to secure the Hokies’ first of five road wins on the season. Jaydon Young chipped in a team-best 14 points, while Brandon Rechsteiner and Mylyjael Poteat added 12 apiece. Cal’s Andrej Stojakovic scored a game-high 24 points and Jeremiah Wilkinson had 14. Tech led by as many as 22 points with 15:01 remaining in the game, but Cal stormed back to eventually tie it at 58 with 6:03 to go.

Be sure to stay locked in right here for the latest updates from Charlotte!

1st Half

15:58- Virginia Tech leads 8-5 early in the game.

11:31- The Hokies and the Golden Bears are tied at 14-14. Jaydon Young and Mylyjael Poteat have four points each for VT.

Halftime- Virginia Tech leads 34-31 at the half. Young leads the Hokies with 10 points and VT is shooting 55% from the field.

2nd Half

15:54- Virginia Tech trails 36-34. VT has missed its last four shots

11:59- Virginia Tech trails 43-39

7:34- Cal leads Virginia Tech 51-47. Hokies are 0-4 from three this half

5:24- Cal leads Virginia Tech 53-51

3:52- Cal leads Virginia Tech 55-52

1:08- Cal leads Virginia Tech 59-57 after Poteat's basket goes in.

26.7- Virginia Tech takes the lead with a three!! Hokies lead 60-59

Overtime in Charlotte! Rechsteiner's shot falls short and the Hokies and Golden Bears will head to overtime.

1st Overtime

Double overtime it is! After VT turns it over, Cal misses the final shot and the two teams will play another one. 67-67.

2nd Overtime

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