Virginia Tech vs Boston College: History vs Form

0:00On March 3rd, Virginia Tech faces a familiar foe when it hosts Boston College on Tuesday in Blacksburg. The Hokies hold an 18-win, 11-loss record, and sit at seven wins and nine losses in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Under Coach Mike Young over his seven-year run, Virginia Tech has posted solid winning percentages each season, yet they've managed just one victory, and seven tries against the Eagles. The Hokies sit on the edge of the NCAA tournament bubble, where a win here offers little boost, but a loss could hurt badly. They came close to a big resume win Saturday, hanging tough with then-number-18 North Carolina, before dropping in 89-82. Decision. Lately, Ford Neoclass Abdolas has stepped up with 36 points and 13 assists over the last two games and only two turnovers. Coach Young called out the team's lack of composure after that loss, summing up a season where a talented roster still hunts for chemistry. Virginia Tech has often outperform expectations in past years, but this one has felt uneven despite the upgrades.

1:04Meanwhile, Boston College limps in at 10 wins and 19 losses, with a three-win, 13-loss ACC mark. The Eagles have dropped nine of their last ten games and sit next to last in the league, one game behind Notre Dame and Pittsburgh, risking another. Missed on the ACC tournament. They got blown out 76-54 at Miami last time, coughing up 16 turnovers while shooting allowed 50%. Both squads desperately need a reset on the road and at home, setting up a matchup where history favors the visitors, but current form screams upset. Potential.