Radford helps Virginia Tech beat No. 24 Clemson 66-60
Tyrece Radford scored 15 points and Virginia Tech beat No. 24 Clemson 66-60DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Highlights (2020-21)
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Opts out for time being Diarra has opted out "for the time being" due to COVID-19 concerns, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
Impact This is turning into a weird situation, as Diarra reportedly "could be back tomorrow" if he so chooses too. The senior didn't play in Tuesday's win over Clemson and could likely end up out once again Saturday at Coppin State.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Game Preview: Virginia Tech hosts #24 Clemson A preview of Virginia Tech against #24 Clemson in Blacksburg on December 15, 2020.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Virginia Tech looks for home win vs No. 24 Clemson
Virginia Tech looks for its fifth straight win over No. 24 Clemson at Cassell ColiseumDECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virginia Tech aims to rebound vs. No. 24 Clemson In winning its first four games, including an overtime upset in the Mohegan Sun bubble of then-No. 3 Villanova, Virginia Tech showed it was worthy of being the
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • SI.COM
Scores 11 points off bench Cone registered 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist in 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 75-55 loss against Penn State.
Impact Cone missed the first three games of the season and surpassed the 15-minute mark for the first time Tuesday, delivering a strong scoring performance despite the limited minutes. He's looking better with every game that passes and might be in line for a bigger role next Tuesday against Clemson.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brockington leads Penn St to 75-55 rout at No. 15 Va Tech
Izaiah Brockington scored a career-high 24 points to lead Penn State to a 75-55 victory over No. 15 Virginia Tech on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penn State vs. Virginia Tech Basketball Highlights (2020-21)
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Penn State blows out #15 Virginia Tech Penn State starts strong and never looks back, blowing past Virginia Tech to a 75-55 win in Blacksburg
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Game Preview: #15 Virginia Tech hosts Penn State A look into #15 Virginia Tech against Penn State on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Penn State vs Virginia Tech Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Penn State vs Virginia Tech College Basketball Game Info ACC/Big Ten Challenge Penn State Nittany Lions (2-1, 0-0 Away) vs. No. 15 Virginia...
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Ruled out against PSU Ojiako (knee) won't play Tuesday against Penn State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact After serving as a key frontcourt reserve his freshman year, Ojiako has yet to take the court in four games for Virginia Tech this year. Barring the addition of another non-conference game, Ojiako's next chance to take the court will be in one week, as VT will host Clemson in an ACC matchup.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Tuesday Diarra (undisclosed) will play Tuesday against Penn State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Diarra did not suit up last Thursday against VMI after reportedly missing a COVID test, but as expected, the key reserve will be available Tuesday evening. The senior transfer from Kansas State has yet to crack the starting five this year, and that still seems unlikely after his latest mishap, though he is coming off his best statistical game of the season. Diarra put up 10 points, three assists and two rebounds in just 16 minutes, and has exactly three assists in every game this season.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No. 16 Virginia Tech puts unbeaten record on line vs. Penn State It didn't look like a marquee matchup when the ACC-Big Ten Challenge schedule was announced in October, but Penn State's visit to No. 16 Virginia Tech on
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • SI.COM
No. 15 Virginia Tech faces off against Penn State
No. 15 Virginia Tech hosts Penn State in an early season matchupDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keve Aluma leads No. 16 Virginia Tech past VMI, 64-57 BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Keve Aluma had 17 points and 12 rebounds and No. 16 Virginia Tech won its 34th consecutive nonconference home game , beating VMI 64-57 on
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • SI.COM
Posts strong double-double Aluma delivered 17 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-13 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals and a block across 28 minutes during Thursday's 64-57 win over VMI.
Impact Aluma carried the Hokies offensively on route to their fourth straight win, and he paced the team in both shot attempts and scoring despite scoring seven of his 17 points from the charity stripe. Aluma also posted his first double-double of the season but has scored in double digits in each of his first four appearances of the campaign, averaging 17.8 points and 6.8 boards to start the year.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Keve Aluma leads No. 16 Virginia Tech past VMI, 64-57
Keve Aluma had 17 points and 12 rebounds and No. 16 Virginia Tech won its 34th consecutive nonconference game at home, beating VMI 64-57 on Thursday nightDECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VMI vs. Virginia Tech Basketball Highlights (2020-21)
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Expected back Tuesday Head coach Mike Young said that Diarra will be available next Tuesday against Penn State after being unavailable vs. VMI on Thursday because of a missed COVID-19 test, Tech Sidelin...
Impact According to Young, Diarra overslept and missed his early-morning COVID-19 test, ultimately making him unavailable Thursday. The senior has averaged 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and three assists in three games played this season. He will look to contribute in his return against the Nittany Lions.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out Thursday Diarra will not play in Thursday's game against VMI due to undisclosed reasons, Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times reports.
Impact After averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists through the first three games of the season, Diarra will not be available Thursday. On a positive note, he is expected to return for Tuesday's game against Penn State.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Ojiako (knee) will not play Thursday against VMI, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact After appearing in nearly every game last season as a key forward reserve, Ojiako has yet to take the court this season for the 3-0 Hokies. In the meantime, Keve Aluma and Iowa transfer Cordell Pemsl have been holding down the minutes at the center position. Ojiako's next opportunity to take the court will be Tuesday against Penn State.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Set to make 2020 debut Thursday Cone (foot) will play Thursday against VMI, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
Impact The sophomore point guard has been working his way back from a foot injury and coach Mike Young said that Cone was physically ready to play over the weekend but wanted to give him more time. Look for Cone to make his season debut Thursday.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzaga, Baylor stay atop AP Top 25; Va. Tech, Richmond in
Gonzaga and Baylor remain the top two teams in the first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular seasonNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
