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Hokies Upset No. 20 Clemson on Road
14 Feb
Summary
- Virginia Tech secured a crucial road win against No. 20 Clemson.
- Guards Ben Hammond and Jailen Bedford led the Hokies with 42 points.
- The victory improves Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament at-large bid chances.
Virginia Tech's men's basketball team secured a vital road victory, overcoming No. 20 Clemson with a 76-66 score at Littlejohn Coliseum on Wednesday night. This win is a significant boost to the Hokies' NCAA Tournament hopes, as they are now considered the No. 70 seed on ESPN's Bracketology.
Guards Ben Hammond and Jailen Bedford were pivotal in the upset, contributing a combined 42 points. This victory is crucial for Virginia Tech's pursuit of its first at-large NCAA Tournament bid since the 2020-21 season. The team currently holds the No. 9 seed in the ACC standings, with six regular-season games left before the ACC Tournament begins on March 10.
All three of Virginia Tech's remaining road games are classified as Quadrant 1 opportunities. Home games are not currently designated as such. The Hokies previously made the NCAA Tournament in the 2021-22 season by winning the ACC Tournament as the No. 7 seed. Their next game is tomorrow, Saturday, February 14, at home against Florida State, airing on the ACC Network.
