Hokies Secure Win, Eye Virginia Showdown

0:00On March 4th, Virginia Techman's basketball team picked up a solid 72-63 win over Boston College on Tuesday night. Head coach Mike Young stressed the importance of the victory, especially with the tough ACC schedule ahead. He gave high praise to Boston College coach Earl Grant, calling his team relentless, like a chess cold that just hangs on. Young noted they nearly blew a 19-point lead, but managed to hold on. Tyler Johnson made a strong return from injury, looking more like himself with tough defense and a key three-pointer. Young said the team misses Johnson's intangibles, like toughness and leadership on loose balls. He plans to ramp up Johnson's minutes for Saturday's noon matchup at Virginia. Meanwhile, sloppy plays late in the game, including turnovers, frustrated young, but the Hokies found a way to win. Players like Toby LeWall stepped up big in the second half, with 20 points and seven rebounds, using his athleticism to score over defenders. Neoclass Abdelis started hot, going four for five early.

1:02Young wasn't thrilled with nearly half the shots coming from three-point range, but trusts his guys to play free without second guessing. The Hokies' defense was sharp in the first half, staying connected and physical in the gaps. Young admitted they let up later, allowing a nine-nothing run from Boston College. He shrugged off dwelling on losses without key players like LeWall, saying every team faces injuries and must push through. With the trip down Interstate 81 to Charlottesville on Friday, Young is focused on compeding heart against Virginia. The team heads into the weekend building momentum for the ACC tournament, turning minutes on Wednesday. But a five-point