Overview
- Virginia Tech erased a 37-30 halftime deficit and improved to 15-5 (4-3 ACC), while Syracuse fell to 12-7 (3-3).
- The Hokies went 25-for-33 at the line in the second half and outscored Syracuse 46-37 after the break.
- Syracuse endured a four-minute late field-goal drought and committed 14 turnovers that Virginia Tech converted into 16 points.
- Ben Hammond led Virginia Tech with 24 points and Tobi Lawal added 16 points and 11 rebounds; Donnie Freeman was held to 10 on 3-for-14 shooting.
- Boos and scattered “Fire Autry” chants came from an announced crowd of 18,738 as Adrian Autry used an expletive and said he understands fans’ frustration.