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Virginia Tech Falls to NC State in Close Battle
Hokies head coach Mike Young discusses the team's performance in the 82-73 loss to the Wolfpack.
Feb. 7, 2026 at 3:31pm
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Virginia Tech men's basketball head coach Mike Young spoke to the media after the Hokies' 82-73 loss to NC State on Saturday. Young praised the Wolfpack's performance, noting that they played well offensively and were able to counteract some of Virginia Tech's runs in the second half. The Hokies struggled with turnovers in the first half but improved in the second half, cutting the deficit to three points at one point. Young highlighted the strong performances of Neoklis Avdalas and Tobi Lawal, while acknowledging that leading scorer Ben Hammond was held scoreless.
Why it matters
This loss drops Virginia Tech to 16-9 on the season and 6-8 in ACC play, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more challenging. The Hokies will need to regroup quickly as they head to Clemson on Wednesday. Meanwhile, NC State improves to 18-7 overall and 8-6 in conference, solidifying their position in the crowded ACC standings.
The details
Virginia Tech struggled with turnovers in the first half, committing 9 miscues that allowed NC State to build a 12-point halftime lead. The Hokies were able to cut the deficit to 3 points in the second half, but the Wolfpack responded with a key 3-pointer from Tre Holloman that helped them pull away. NC State's ability to knock down 3-pointers, including 4 in the first half, was a key factor in the game.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The players
Mike Young
The head coach of the Virginia Tech men's basketball team.
Tre Holloman
A player for the NC State Wolfpack who hit a key 3-pointer in the second half.
Quadir Copeland
A player for the NC State Wolfpack who had 16 assists and 0 turnovers in a recent game against SMU.
Paul McNeil
A player for the NC State Wolfpack who has been shooting well from 3-point range in recent games.
Darrion Williams
A player for the Virginia Tech Hokies who was held to 4 points on 1-for-9 shooting.
What they’re saying
“Congratulations to the Wolfpack and Coach [Will] Wade, who I admire a lot. Go way back with him; he's doing a nice job with his team.”
— Mike Young, Head Coach, Virginia Tech
“We had our chances and played very well in the first half. We're down 12 at the half, were terrible offensively. Had nine turnovers, which you can't do anywhere.”
— Mike Young, Head Coach, Virginia Tech
“Thought he was great. It looked more like himself. I think he was 2-for-3 from three.”
— Mike Young, Head Coach, Virginia Tech
What’s next
The Hokies will look to bounce back when they travel to face Clemson on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
The takeaway
This loss is a setback for Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament hopes, but the Hokies showed fight in the second half and have proven they can compete with top teams in the ACC. Coach Young will need to address the team's turnover issues and find ways to get their leading scorer, Ben Hammond, more involved if they want to make a late-season push.
