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Virginia Tech Rallies Past Georgia Tech in Home Finale
Strong fourth quarter lifts Hokies over Georgia Tech
Feb. 23, 2026 at 3:21am
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Virginia Tech erased a first-half deficit and pulled away after the break to defeat Georgia Tech, 62-51, on Sunday afternoon. The Hokies wrapped up their home schedule with a 14-4 mark, their highest home win total since the 2023-24 season.
Why it matters
This victory caps off a strong home season for Virginia Tech, who have been one of the top teams in the ACC this year. The win over Georgia Tech, a conference rival, keeps the Hokies in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
The details
Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech traded punches early before the Yellow Jackets built an 11-6 lead midway through the first quarter. The Hokies answered with transition opportunities to trim the deficit to one. In the second quarter, Virginia Tech continued to respond to every Georgia Tech surge, heading into halftime trailing by just one, 32-31. The Hokies took control in the second half, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 19-11 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
The players
Virginia Tech
The home team, who have had a strong season and are looking to secure a high seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
Georgia Tech
The visiting team, who have had a more up-and-down season but are still a formidable opponent in the ACC.
Samyha Suffren
A Virginia Tech player who scored four consecutive free throws to give the Hokies the lead late in the third quarter.
Carleigh Wenzel
A Virginia Tech player who hit a pull-up jumper at the buzzer to end the third quarter and give the Hokies a 43-40 lead heading into the fourth.
Mel Daley
A Virginia Tech player who connected on a pull-up jumper to keep the Hokies within two points in the second quarter.
What’s next
Virginia Tech will look to carry this momentum into the upcoming ACC Tournament, where they will aim to secure a high seed and make a deep run.
The takeaway
Virginia Tech's ability to rally from an early deficit and pull away in the fourth quarter demonstrates the team's resilience and competitiveness, which will serve them well as they prepare for the postseason.
