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Virginia Tech Looks to Bounce Back Against Florida State
The Hokies are favored at home after upsetting No. 20 Clemson
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Virginia Tech men's basketball is back in action on Saturday, hosting Florida State after a 76-66 upset win over No. 20 Clemson. The Hokies raised their league record to .500 with the victory, their first ranked road win under head coach Mike Young. Florida State has struggled in ACC play, dropping five straight to open conference action, but has won four of its last six games. ESPN's Basketball Power Index gives Virginia Tech a 73.7% chance of winning Saturday's matchup.
Why it matters
This game is an important one for both teams as they look to improve their ACC standings and NCAA Tournament resumes. Virginia Tech is currently on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, so a home win over Florida State could help solidify their spot. For Florida State, a road victory over the Hokies would be a much-needed boost after their difficult start to conference play.
The details
Virginia Tech is coming off a strong performance against Clemson, where they overcame a late push by the Tigers to secure the upset victory. The Hokies have been inconsistent at times this season, letting some close games slip away, but they'll look to build on the Clemson win against a Florida State team that has had its own struggles in ACC play. The Seminoles have won four of their last six games, but they've also suffered some lopsided losses, including a 113-69 defeat to NC State.
- Virginia Tech's contest against the Seminoles tips off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- Virginia Tech's upset win over No. 20 Clemson came on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Mike Young
The head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team.
Jaden Schutt
A guard for the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team.
Dillon Hunter
A guard for the Clemson Tigers men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“You've got to handle the ball. You've got to do the things necessary to win a game. We did that today, but you are right. We have had a couple that we kicked, and I take great responsibility in that.”
— Mike Young, Head Coach, Virginia Tech Hokies
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament, while the loser will have work to do to improve their postseason chances.
The takeaway
This matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State is an important one for both teams as they look to build momentum in ACC play and position themselves for the NCAA Tournament. The Hokies will be looking to build on their upset win over Clemson, while the Seminoles will be hoping to get back on track after a difficult start to conference action.
