Virginia Tech vs Notre Dame: Live Updates, Scores, Stats, and Highlights From Today's ACC Basketball Game
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After taking a loss to SMU earlier this week, Virginia Tech hopes to bounce back today on the road against Notre Dame. Virginia Tech is still competing for a first round bye in the ACC Tournament and could use a win today after falling short vs the Mustangs.
Tech enters Saturday’s tilt with Notre Dame having won two of its last three games, including back-to-back road victories over Florida State and Virginia. Sean Pedulla erupted for a game-high 28 points to lead Tech to an 82-76 victory the last time these two sides squared off. In the Hokies’ last trip to Notre Dame, the Hokies had their six-game winning streak in the series snapped, 74-66. It was the longest active winning streak forTech against an ACC foe. VT leads the all-time series 11-10. Tech has a 4-5 record at Notre Dame. Prior to last season, the Hokies’ last loss to ND came on March 7, 2020. in Mike Young’s first season. The Irish won that game, 64-56. In Tech’s last five wins against the Irish, the Hokies are averaging 81.6 ppg.
Tobi Lawal has four double-doubles on the season, which are the most by a VT player since Lynn Kidd’s five from last season. Lawal had four double-doubles a year ago at VCU. Lawal became the first Hokie to record back-to-back double-doubles since Justyn Mutts did so in November 2022. The London, England native is one of four players to rank in the top 20 in both scoring and rebounding in ACC-only games.
Tech point guard Ben Hammond and Notre Dame forward Garrett Sundra both played prep ball at Paul VI, leading the Panthers to a No. 1 ranking in 2024.
Can the Hokies find a way to win today vs Notre Dame and stay in the mix for a first round bye in the ACC Tournament? Stay tuned in right here for the latest updates from today's game.
Pregame
Starting Lineup today for the Hokies:
G Ben Hammond
G Tyler Johnson
G Jaden Schutt
F Tobi Lawal
C Mylyjael Poteat
1st Half
11:54- Notre Dame leads 12-4. Hokies are 2-11 from the field and 0-6 from three. Ugly start on offense.
Tobi lob to start things right 🔥🔥
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) February 8, 2025
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3:51- Virginia Tech has cut the lead to just two points and trail 25-23
big threeeee from T 🏹
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) February 8, 2025
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Halftime: Notre Dame leads Virginia Tech 33-26. Hokies are shooting 38% form the field and 13% from three. Tyler Johnson leads Virginia Tech with eight points. Markus Burton has 14 for Notre Dame, leading all scorers at the break. The Fighting Irish are shooting 50% from the field, but 11% (1-9) from three. The two teams combined for 20 turnovers in the first half.
2nd Half
15:56- Notre Dame leads Virginia Tech 37-30
10:01- Notre Dame leads Virginia Tech 48-43
7:45- Notre Dame leads Georgia Tech 50-45
timely triple by Schutta 💦
— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) February 8, 2025
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