The Virginia Tech Hokies (10-7, 2-4) will travel to Raleigh on Saturday afternoon to take on the North Carolina State University Wolfpack (13-4, 5-1). Tech suffered a disappointing 65-57 loss to Virginia on Thursday. The Cavaliers controlled the game from start to finish, especially in the paint, where the Hokies had no answers.
Junior guard Sean Pedula again led Virginia Tech with 18 points. Senior guard Hunter Kattore returned to the lineup for VT against the Hoos and scored 12 points. Not counting issues in the paint, the Hokies turned the ball over 15 times.
Virginia Tech's turnover issues could be problematic against a talented North Carolina State backcourt led by DJ Horn. Horn leads the Wolfpack with an average of 15 points per game. Horn is one of four North Carolina State players averaging double digits.
Here's all the information you need to watch, listen and bet on Wednesday's Hokies vs. Tigers game.
when: January 20th (Sat)
where: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
time: Noon Eastern Standard Time
tv set: CW Network
wireless: Virginia Tech Sports Network Radio, where you can find a list of affiliates. here.
streaming options: fubo tv [try it free]sling tv
Series history: The Wolfpack led the series last season with a record 43 wins and 19 losses, winning both contests. NC State won a close game against Blacksburg, but easily defeated the Hokies in the ACC tournament. Overall, VT has won four of his last seven meetings.
odds: North Carolina State is a 3.5-point favorite. Hit betmgm.
Top/Bottom: 145.5 points
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