Virginia Tech Basketball: Instant Takeaways From The Hokies win against Navy

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1. Strong Start
The Hokies started this game with hot shooting, finishing the first half shooting over 50% from the floor and over 50% from 3-point range. Virginia Tech was able to finish the first half with seven made free throws and seven assists, which they tended to struggle with doing in previous games this season.
high-scoring 1st 20 👀 pic.twitter.com/j2YEzoS1xN
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) December 15, 2024
2. Rodney Brown
In the first half, Sophomore Rodney Brown continued his well-rounded performance from the last game finishing the half with 11 points, two rebounds, one assist, and a steal.
𝙝𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙 ♨️
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) December 15, 2024
RBJ
📈 11 pts
📈 4-5 FG
📈 3-3 3FG pic.twitter.com/FCJZfvZpfD
3. Easy Scoring
Even though Virginia Tech fell behind early, they were able to get back into the game with easy scoring opportunities. The Hokies ended the first half with seven made free throws,10 points in the paint, and nine points off turnovers.
😮💨😁📈 pic.twitter.com/D1R6qtK8aY
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) December 15, 2024
4. 9-0 Run To Start The 4th
The Hokies started the second half on a 9-0 run and part of it was the forced turnovers on Navy as they went over the season average of 10. This led to the Midshipmen finishing the game shooting under 50% from the field, 33% from three, and 16 turnovers in the second half.
BHam with the steal 😏
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) December 15, 2024
Benny Buckets with the flush 😳
📺 ACCNX pic.twitter.com/QK2TAHQUIe
5. Ben Burnham
Ben Burnham had a good game today, finishing with three shots made at the buzzer and helping the Hokies close out the game in the second half. Burnham finished the game with 17 points and made two three-pointers to end the second half with his season high. Burnham and the Hokies bench scored over 100 points combined in the last two games to lead the team to it's second straight win.
Ben B 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣' 😤🔥
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) December 15, 2024
📺 ACCNX pic.twitter.com/7KwhOsT38C
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Kahlil McCuller joined the Sports Illustrated team in summer 2024 and is a Sports Media major at Virginia Tech. Covering College Baseball, College Basketball, and College Football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Prior to this Kahlil worked pregame radio shows for Virginia Tech Basketball teams on 105.3 The Bear and started his own basketball podcast on Spotify called "Fleeky Hoops Podcast" and covered March Madness for the Hokies Women's Basketball team back in March 2024. My favorite sports teams are: Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Chargers, Virginia Tech Hokies and PSG for Soccer
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