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Virginia Tech Defeats Boston College in ACC Matchup
Hokies lead from start to finish in 72-63 victory
Mar. 4, 2026 at 9:49am
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Virginia Tech led from the opening tip and held off a late Boston College comeback attempt to secure a 72-63 win in their ACC matchup. Tobi Lawal scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to pace the Hokies, while Neoklis Avdalas had 14 of his 15 points in the first half to help Virginia Tech build an early lead. Boston College's Boden Kapke scored a career-high 25 points in the losing effort.
Why it matters
This win is crucial for Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to improve their standing on the bubble. Boston College, meanwhile, is in danger of missing the ACC Tournament for the second straight year as they continue to struggle in conference play.
The details
Virginia Tech jumped out to a 14-4 lead early, fueled by 3-pointers from Avdalas and strong interior play from Hansberry. The Hokies extended their advantage to 19 points in the first half before Boston College cut the deficit to 11 at the break. The Eagles continued to chip away in the second half, but Lawal's scoring surge helped Virginia Tech regain control and seal the victory.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 in Blacksburg, Virginia.
The players
Tobi Lawal
A key contributor for Virginia Tech, scoring 16 of his 20 points in the second half to help the Hokies hold off Boston College.
Neoklis Avdalas
Scored 14 of his 15 points in the first half to help Virginia Tech build an early lead over Boston College.
Boden Kapke
Boston College's leading scorer, posting a career-high 25 points in the losing effort.
What’s next
Virginia Tech will look to build on this win as they continue their push for an NCAA Tournament berth, while Boston College will try to regroup and finish the season strong to avoid missing the ACC Tournament again.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two programs, with Virginia Tech taking a crucial step towards the NCAA Tournament and Boston College facing an uphill battle to avoid another disappointing season.
