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Christian Gurdak scores last and Virginia Tech edges Elon 82-81 in overtime

Christian Gurdak made the go-ahead layup with 10 seconds remaining in overtime and Virginia Tech, which once trailed by 19 points, defeated Elon 82-81

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Jaden Schutt - Not part of starting lineup Schutt is not part of the Hokies' starting lineup for their upcoming game Saturday against Elon.

Impact Even though Jailen Bedford (illness) is available, Schutt cannot re-crack the Hokies' starting lineup despite three of their players being out Saturday. He has averaged 14.4 points and 3.4 three-pointers made across his last five games, all off the bench.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jailen Bedford - Active and starting Saturday Bedford (illness) is listed amongst Virginia Tech's starting five for Saturday's game against Elon.

Impact Bedford will make his return against the Pheonix after sitting out during last weekend's game against Maryland-Eastern Shore. The 6-foot-4 senior, who is averaging 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.6 steals on 22 minutes per game (11 starts), will look to provide a boost for a Hokies' team short multiple key pieces for the contest.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Dorn - Won't play Saturday Dorn (back) will miss Saturday's game versus Elon, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Dorn was only able to log four minutes in the Hokies' last contest due to a back problem, and it appears that issue will prevent him from suiting up Saturday. With the holiday break around the corner, Dorn will have more than a week to rest up before Virginia Tech retakes the floor New Year's Eve versus in-state rival Virginia.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Neoklis Avdalas - Inactive Saturday Avdalas (illness) will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Elon, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Avdalas will miss his first game of the season as the Hokies host the Phoenix on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 freshman has burst onto the scene with Virginia Tech, averaging 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, five assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 12 starts. Avdalas' next opportunity to return will come against Virginia on Dec. 31, and the Hokies will likely turn to Ben Hammond to run the offense in his absence.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech faces Elon, seeks 5th straight win

Virginia Tech aims to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Elon

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

The Good, Bad and Ugly from Virginia Tech Men's Basketball's Season Thus Far Through 12 games, the Hokies sit at 10-2.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Virginia Tech puts home win streak on the line against Elon

Virginia Tech enters a matchup against Elon as winners of three games in a row at home

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Antonio Dorn - Dealing with back problem Dorn is dealing with a back injury and is questionable to face Elon on Saturday, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Dorn was limited to four minutes in the 82-53 win over Eastern-Maryland Short on Saturday, and now it's been revealed that's due to a back problem. If Dorn is unable to play against Elon on Saturday, Dec. 20, expect Amani Hansberry and Christian Gurdak to see more time in the frontcourt.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jailen Bedford - Likely to be available Saturday Bedford (illness) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Elon, according to David Cunningham of Tech Sideline.

Impact Bedford didn't play against Maryland-Eastern Short on Saturday, but the guard should be available for the matchup against Elon on Saturday. Bedford has started in each of his 11 outings with the Hokies, averaging 8.9 points and 3.1 boards per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Johnson - Stuffs stat sheet Johnson logged 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 82-53 win over Maryland Eastern Shore.

Impact Even though Amani Hansberry and Neoklis Avdalas led the way for the Hokies in this easy win, Johnson certainly made his presence with a loaded stat line. He's been playing well of late and has scored at least 12 points in four of his last five outings, averaging 10.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amani Hansberry - Sniffs double-double Hansberry notched 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 82-53 win over Maryland Eastern Shore.

Impact Hansberry finished just one rebound shy of posting a double-double in this comfortable win Sunday. He's been the Hokies' best player in December by a wide margin, averaging 16.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game in that stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Avdalas leads big second half in Virginia Tech's 82-53 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore

Neoklis Avdalas scored 11 of his 16 points in the second half when Virginia Tech outscored Maryland-Eastern Shore by 20 to pull away for an 82-53 win on Sunday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Virginia Tech faces Maryland-Eastern Shore following Avdalas' 30-point game

Virginia Tech faces the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks after Neoklis Avdalas scored 30 points in Virginia Tech's 96-74 win against the Western Carolina Catamounts

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jailen Bedford - Out with illness Bedford (illness) won't play in Sunday's game against Maryland-Eastern Shore, Daavid Cunningham of TechSideline.com reports.

Impact Bedford was left out of VT's announced starting lineup, and it's now known that the guard will be unavailable for Sunday's contest. Jaden Schutt will fill in for Bedford in the first unit. Bedford's next chance to play will come Saturday against Elon.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jailen Bedford - Not starting Sunday Bedford isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Maryland-Eastern Shore.

Impact After making 11 straight starts to open the season, Bedford has been supplanted by Jaden Schutt in the first unit Sunday. After scoring in double figures in four of VT's first six games, Bedford is averaging 3.6 points while shooting 18.8 percent from the field across his last five appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amani Hansberry - Efficient before fouling out Hansberry notched 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals in 33 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 96-74 win over Western C...

Impact The Hokies got an easy win Thursday, and even though Hansberry fouled out in the second half, he was still the team's highest scorer. His ability to fill the stat sheet makes him a viable fantasy option, especially since he's the team's most reliable fantasy alternative.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Everything From Virginia Tech's Amani Hansberry After Victory Over Western Carolina Virginia Tech forward Amani Hansberry spoke to the media after the Hokies' 96-74 victory over Western Carolina.

DECEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Everything From Virginia Tech's Neoklis Avdalas After Victory Over Western Carolina Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas spoke to the media following the Hokies' 96-74 victory over Western Carolina.

DECEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Avdalas scores 30 as Virginia Tech pushes past Western Carolina 96-74

Neoklis Avdalas poured in 30 points to lead Virginia Tech past Western Carolina 96-74 on Tuesday night, pushing the Hokies’ home start to 6-0

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Shamarius Peterkin - Suits up Thursday Peterkin (not injury related) dressed out for Thursday's 96-74 win over Western Carolina, Thomas Hughes of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Peterkin, who logged two receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown with the Hokies' football team this season, dressed, but did not appear in Thursday's rout of the Catamounts. The 6-foot-3 freshman point guard's status for Sunday's game against Maryland-Eastern Shore remains uncertain at this time as he makes the transition between sports.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tobi Lawal - Out for extended time Lawal (ankle) is expected to miss the next few weeks due to an ankle injury, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It's tough news for Lawal, who has missed each of Virginia Tech's previous four contests due to the injury. The 6-foot-8 senior went down during the Hokies' matchup against Colorado State in late November and it appears his injury is more serious than previously thought. The current timeline sets him up for a possible return towards the start of the new year.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schutt buries 6 3-pointers and Virginia Tech outlasts George Mason 73-62

Jaden Schutt hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead Virginia Tech’s 73-62 victory over previously undefeated George Mason

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Tobi Lawal - Not playing Saturday Lawal (ankle) won't play Saturday versus George Mason, per Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times.

Impact Lawal will miss his fourth straight game due to the the ankle injury he picked up during the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. While there is currently no timetable on his return, the 6-foot-8 forward could be in danger of missing extended time, as he was spotted using crutches.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech hosts George Mason after Hansberry's 22-point game

Virginia Tech hosts the George Mason Patriots after Amani Hansberry scored 22 points in Virginia Tech's 86-83 overtime win over the South Carolina Gamecocks

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

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Christian Gurdak scores last and Virginia Tech edges Elon 82-81 in overtime

Virginia Tech faces Elon, seeks 5th straight win

Virginia Tech puts home win streak on the line against Elon

Avdalas leads big second half in Virginia Tech's 82-53 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore

Virginia Tech faces Maryland-Eastern Shore following Avdalas' 30-point game

Avdalas scores 30 as Virginia Tech pushes past Western Carolina 96-74

Jaden Schutt buries 6 3-pointers and Virginia Tech outlasts George Mason 73-62

Virginia Tech hosts George Mason after Hansberry's 22-point game