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Virginia Tech MBB Slips in NET, KenPom Ratings After UNC Loss
The Hokies' NCAA Tournament hopes are fading as they sit two games under .500 with limited chances to boost their resume.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:15pm
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Virginia Tech men's basketball currently sits two games under .500 with its NCAA Tournament aspirations hanging by a thread. On Saturday, the Hokies sustained their sixth loss in league play by single-digits, falling 89-82 at No. 18 North Carolina. As a result, Virginia Tech is running out of time to boost its case for the NCAA Tournament, sitting at No. 57 overall on KenPom and No. 55 in the NET rankings.
Why it matters
With a 2-9 record in Quadrant 1 games and only a 14% chance of beating No. 11 Virginia in their final regular season game, Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament hopes are fading fast. The Hokies need to find a way to win their remaining games, including a must-win clash with Boston College, to have any chance of making the Big Dance.
The details
Virginia Tech allowed North Carolina to create separation early in the second half, and they couldn't work their way back in what resulted in a seven-point loss. The Hokies' adjusted offensive rating is 117.3 (No. 64), their adjusted defensive rating is 103.4 (No. 63), and their adjusted tempo mark is 66.8 (No. 204). Pomeroy's metrics project a 19-12 (8-10 ACC) record for Virginia Tech, giving it an 87% chance of beating Boston College but only a 14% chance of toppling Virginia.
- On Saturday, the Hokies sustained their sixth loss in league play by single-digits, falling 89-82 at No. 18 North Carolina.
- Virginia Tech's contest against Boston College tips off at 9 p.m. ET on March 7.
The players
Virginia Tech men's basketball
The Virginia Tech men's basketball team is currently two games under .500 and struggling to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
What’s next
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