VT vs Miami Pregame

Virginia Tech (10-15, 2-10) looks to get back on track as they travel to south Florida for a mid-week battle with longtime rivals Miami (16-9, 6-6). This will be the 27th meeting between the Hokies and Hurricanes all time with Miami leading the series 14-12.

Last season the Hokies won both regular season contest, but fell by 3 points to the Hurricanes in the ACC tournament.

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Miami is led by Sheldon McClellan and Angel Rodriguez who combine for ~28 points per contest. McClellan is shooting better than 50% from the field on the season and has the ability to attack off the dribble and knock down the open shot.

As a team the Hurricanes shoot 43.5% from the field, average 68.5 points per game and record 33.9 rebounds per contest. Overall, Miami is a very balanced team under Head Coach Jim Larranaga. The Hurricanes are most effective in transition and will look to push the Hokies both on offense and defense.

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Keys to the game:

• Take care of the basketball (limit turnovers).
• Offensively, play towards the basket and from inside-out (drive to the basket and kick it to the perimeter).
• Defensively, limit second chance opportunities by having all five players attack the glass.

Television

Regional Sports Networks - Wes Durham & Dave Odom

Radio

Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network - Bill Roth & Mike Burnop

Go Hokies!