BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech dropped to 17-9 and 6-7 in conference play after Florida State’s second-half offensive barrage led to a 92-69 loss inside Cassell Coliseum.
The Hokies could not recover from a 13-0 run by FSU in the second half, led by Martin Somerville, who ended with 23 points on 82% shooting.
Ben Hammond and Tobi Lawal kept Tech within striking distance of the lead for most of the second half, scoring 16 each, but the Seminoles’ three-point attack and pressure defense halted any momentum the Hokies gained.
GAME NOTES
• The starters for Virginia Tech were Neoklis Avdalas, Ben Hammond, Jailen Bedford, Tobi Lawal and Amani Hansberry for the fifth straight game.
• Ben Hammond was on point from beyond the arc, hitting four threes in as many attempts.
• Every starter hit double figures: Hammond (16), Lawal (16), Bedford (13), Avdalas (10) and Hansberry (10).
• Avdalas’ three three-pointers were the most since Virginia on New Year’s Eve
UP NEXT
The Hokies travel to the Sunshine State on Tuesday, February 17, for an 8 p.m. tip against Miami. Coverage will be available on ACCN.