February 21, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) points to fans after throwing the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the second half at Kassel Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images Boston College was a huge problem for Virginia Tech. During Coach Mike Young’s seven-year tenure, the Hokies posted a better overall winning percentage every year, but somehow managed to win just one of seven games against the Eagles.
Young will attempt to overcome his foe when Virginia Tech (18-11, 7-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) hosts Boston College (10-19, 3-13) on Tuesday in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Most projections have the Hokies on the other side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, so they wouldn’t have much to gain from a win against the Eagles, but a loss could seriously damage their resume.
Virginia Tech had a chance to get a Quad 1 win Saturday that bolstered its resume as then-No. 18 North Carolina, but after playing well with the Tar Heels through the second half, they fell 89-82.
“We’re playing 29 games, and we’re in a lot of different situations,” Young said. “My only disappointment is the lack of composure and lack of solid basketball skills.”
It’s that kind of season for Virginia Tech. During Young’s tenure, the Hokies often exceeded the sum of their parts. This year, they are still trying to find their chemistry with a more talented squad.
One positive trend for the Hokies recently has been the play of Neoklis Avdalas, who has 36 points and 13 assists over the last two games with just two turnovers.
Boston College has dropped nine of its last 10 games and is in danger of not qualifying for the ACC Tournament for the second straight year. The 18-team league excludes the bottom three finishers from postseason events.
The Eagles are one game behind Notre Dame and Pittsburgh in the ACC and next to last place.
Boston College will look to bounce back from a lethargic 76-54 loss at Miami in which the Eagles committed 16 turnovers and held the Hurricanes to 50% shooting.
Boden Kapke had 18 points for Boston College. He also recorded a double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds) in the Eagles’ 68-67 win over Wake Forest last Wednesday.
“At the end of the day, you have to take good care of the ball,” Boston College coach Earl Grant said. “We have a standard we want to play to. Our standard is to have no more than 12 turnovers a game.”
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