Slow Start Dooms Hokies in Tallahassee
January 17, 2007
 A slow start dug Virginia Tech in a big hole in the first half, and Al Thornton kept them from coming back in the second half, as Florida State beat #23 Virginia Tech 82-73 in Tallahassee on Wednesday night. The Hokies drop to 13-5 and 3-1 in the ACC, while Florida State improves to 13-5 and 1-3 in conference play.
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With Historic Week Behind Them, Hokies are Positioned Well
January 17, 2007
 It was just 19 days ago that a Hokie basketball team that appeared to be getting it in gear went to Marshall and suffered an embarrassing 59-58 defeat. Less than three weeks later, VT finds itself in the national rankings, the toast of the ACC after wins over Duke and North Carolina. Basketball has always been a game of runs and momentum, and with the pendulum finally swinging Tech's way again, everyone around the program wonders if they can keep things going.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: #23 Virginia Tech at Florida State
January 17, 2007
 On paper, things don't get any tougher than #1 UNC. After passing that test this past Saturday, #23 Virginia Tech will go on the road to play a game that could be even tougher than Saturday's. On Wednesday, the Hokies will take on Florida State in Tallahassee, and they'll have a major target on their backs.
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Hokies Make Their Mark in the Record Books
January 13, 2007
A buddy of mine asked me before the game, "Okay, give it to me: What's Tech got to do to win this game?" There's no silver bullet, I answered. The Hokies just had to play lights out, and UNC had to have an off day. Just a few hours later, I've seen one of the best games the Hokies have ever played, and VT has their first win over a number one team in 24 years and three days, dating back to when I was a senior in high school.
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Hokies Humble Heels, Beat #1 UNC 94-88
January 13, 2007
For the second consecutive weekend, Virginia Tech knocked off one of the top programs in the country. This time #1 North Carolina, arguably the most talented team in the land, was the victim. The Hokies withstood a big UNC run over the last four minutes of the game to hold on for a 94-88 victory in Cassell Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. The Hokies are now 13-4 overall, and 3-0 in the ACC. UNC falls to 15-2, with a 2-1 mark in ACC play.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. #1 North Carolina
January 12, 2007
 Ignore all the talk you hear about Ohio State and Florida on ESPN. The most talented college basketball team in the land will enter Cassell Coliseum this Saturday. The #1 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels are the first top-ranked team to play in Cassell Coliseum since Marcus Camby and UMass made the trip back in 1996. This time, the Hokies are hoping for better results.
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Hokies Rout Spartans 74-51, Await #1 UNC
January 10, 2007
Virginia Tech continued their dominance over schools from the state of North Carolina, downing UNC Greensboro 74-51 in the Greensboro Coliseum on Wednesday night. The Hokies are 5-0 against teams from the Tar Heel state, and they improve to 12-4 overall, with a 2-0 record in ACC play. UNC Greensboro drops to 7-9.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. UNC-Greensboro
January 10, 2007
 Following their huge win in Cameron Indoor Stadium against Duke, Virginia Tech will head back to the Tar Heel State once again tonight. The Hokies will play the UNC Greensboro Spartans in the Greensboro Coliseum, and a victory would set Tech up with a big ACC matchup with the #1 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday.
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Checking in on Allen, Hudson
January 8, 2007
 Hargrave Military Academy’s postgraduate basketball squad returns to action tomorrow night, meaning Virginia Tech recruits Jeff Allen and Dorenzo Hudson will be back in action. HMA Head Coach Kevin Keatts, whose team is 10-3 on the year, discussed the progress and potential of the future Hokies.
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Duke at Duke: One to Savor
January 8, 2007
 When Virginia Tech joined the ACC, two things were clear: the Hokies would pound the Blue Devils in football, and Duke would return the favor in basketball. One out of two ain't bad. Football has gone as expected, but the basketball end of this matchup is quickly turning into a great rivalry. Duke might not think so, but I do.
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Sweet Revenge: Hokies Beat #5 Duke 69-67 in Overtime
January 6, 2007
 Virginia Tech pulled off perhaps the biggest road win in school history on Saturday, knocking off #5 Duke in storied Cameron Indoor Stadium 69-67 in overtime. Virginia Tech is just the third unranked team to beat Duke in Cameron in their last 115 games against unranked foes. The Hokies improve to 11-4 overall and 2-0 in the ACC with the win. The Blue Devils drop to 13-2 and 0-1 in ACC play.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech at #5 Duke
January 5, 2007
 Virginia Tech returns to Cameron Indoor Stadium this Saturday, the site of their most heartbreaking loss in recent memory. The Hokies led Duke 75-74 with 1.6 seconds remaining on December 4, 2005, but a prayer from near half court by Sean Dockery gave the then-#1 Blue Devils a 77-75 victory. Duke is ranked #5 now, and they aren't nearly as experienced, but they are still Duke. The Hokies are going to have to play very well to have a chance at the upset victory.
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Hokies Pull Away Late, Beat Richmond 65-53
January 3, 2007
Virginia Tech started slowly, but used a big run in the second half to down the visiting Richmond Spiders 65-53 in Cassell Coliseum on Wednesday night. The Hokies improve to 10-4 overall, and remain 1-0 in the ACC. Richmond drops to 4-9.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Richmond
January 3, 2007
 Virginia Tech will look to put Saturday's upset at Marshall behind them when they return to Cassell Coliseum on Wednesday night to host the Richmond Spiders. The Hokies played their worst game of the season in the 59-58 loss to the Thundering Herd and can't afford any more setbacks before conference play begins.
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Marshall Surprises Hokie Hoops Team, 59-58
December 31, 2006
The Marshall Thundering Herd jumped on Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball team in the first half, bolted to a 38-21 half time lead, then held on down the stretch to beat the Hokies 59-58 in Huntington Saturday afternoon. The shocking loss drops the Hokies to 9-4 on the season, while Marshall improves to just 4-8 on the year.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech at Marshall
December 30, 2006
 The Virginia Tech men's basketball team is on a five game winning streak, and they are looking to make it six when they travel to Huntington to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday. If the Hokies can win this game and their home contest with Richmond on January 3, they will be 11-3 heading into the highly-anticipated game at Duke on January 6.
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Hokies Blast Campbell 94-70
December 23, 2006
 Virginia Tech overcame a shaky start to defeat Campbell 94-70 on Saturday night in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies got down early, but blew the game open in the second half en route to the big victory. With the win, Tech improves to 9-3 overall, and remain 1-0 in ACC play. The Camels drop to 4-5 on the season.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Campbell
December 22, 2006
 The Campbell Camels will bring their up-tempo style of basketball to Cassell Coliseum on Saturday night for the first time since 1979. There probably won't be many people in Cassell Coliseum because of the opponent and the Holidays, but those that skip out on this one will miss a very entertaining game. Probably not a close one, but a fun one nonetheless.
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Hokies Crush Seton Hall in Madison Square Garden
December 22, 2006
Virginia Tech looked like the team everyone was expecting in the preseason on Thursday night in an 80-61 rout of Seton Hall in the Aeropostale Classic in Madison Square Garden. The Hokies used a big second half run to turn the game into a blowout and improve their record to 8-3, with a 1-0 mark in ACC play. The Pirates drop to 6-2.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Seton Hall
December 20, 2006
 Virginia Tech travels to New York City to take on the Seton Hall Pirates in Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. This is an important game for the Hokies, who are looking to continue their three-game winning streak. If Tech can pull out a victory over the Pirates, it would do a lot for the Hokies' RPI rating, which is a respectable 56.
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Hokies Beat Wake 63-60, Pick Up Big ACC Win
December 17, 2006
Virginia Tech overcame a four point halftime deficit to defeat Wake Forest 63-60 on Sunday in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies were sloppy at times, but got better as the game went on to win their ACC opener for the first time in school history. Tech improves to 7-3 overall and now stand 1-0 in ACC play. Wake Forest falls to 5-4 and 0-1 in the ACC.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest
December 15, 2006
 Virginia Tech will attempt to get off to a good start in ACC play when they host Wake Forest Sunday evening in Cassell Coliseum. This will be a critical game for the Hokies, who have not won an ACC opener in their two previous seasons in the conference. It would also be a major confidence boost heading into Thursday's game with Seton Hall in Madison Square Garden.
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Hokies in Good Position, but Production from Collins is Needed
December 14, 2006
 Nine games into the season, the Virginia Tech men's basketball team sits at 6-3. There have been good moments and bad moments, and many people are frustrated about the start, but the team has played better the last two games. The Hokies still have a chance to get to the NCAA tournament, and the next five games on the schedule will help make or break Tech's season.
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Hokies Get Defensive, Blow Out Appalachian State 69-37
December 10, 2006
Virginia Tech used an outstanding defensive effort to overcome a shaky offensive start, and the result was a 69-37 blowout victory over Appalachian State Sunday afternoon in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies improve to 6-3 with the win, while the Mountaineers drop to 5-3.
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2006-07 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Appalachian State
December 8, 2006
 Fresh off their resounding victory over a solid Old Dominion team, the Hokies return to Cassell Coliseum on Sunday to face the Appalachian State Mountaineers. This should be another win for Tech, but the Mountaineers aren't a team that can be overlooked.
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