The Virginia Tech Hokies have made history this season, becoming the first team in program history to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. On March 24th, the Hokies defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 66-52, in a hard-fought battle to advance to the Elite Eight.
The Hokies have had a successful season, finishing with a record of 26-8 and winning the ACC regular season title. They entered the NCAA tournament as a four seed and have since been on a roll, defeating Liberty, Saint Louis, and Duke before taking down Tennessee.
The game against Tennessee was a defensive battle, with both teams playing tough defense and limiting each other to low-scoring quarters. The Hokies were led by guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds. Forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. also had a strong performance, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
The Hokies will now face the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Elite Eight. It will be a tough matchup, as Texas Tech has been one of the best defensive teams in the country this season. However, the Hokies have shown they can compete with anyone and will be looking to make history by becoming the first team in program history to reach the Final Four.
No matter what happens in the Elite Eight, Virginia Tech has already made history this season. They have proven that they are one of the best teams in the country and have earned their spot in the Elite Eight. It will be exciting to see what they can do in the next round and if they can make it all the way to the Final Four.
