Virginia Tech Edges Miami 86-85 in Thriller

Virginia Tech secured a dramatic 86-85 victory over Miami, with Mylyjael Poteat scoring a career-high 25 points, including a crucial three-point play in the final seconds. The Hokies improved to 6-8 overall and 1-2 in the ACC, while Miami fell to 4-10 and 0-3 in conference play, marking their 15th consecutive loss to power-five teams. Tobi Lawal contributed 22 points for Virginia Tech, who shot 54.2% from the field. Miami had led most of the second half but lost momentum after a late surge from the Hokies. Matthew Cleveland led the Hurricanes with 21 points, but their defensive struggles proved costly. The game marked a significant turnaround for Virginia Tech, snapping a two-game losing streak.