Virginia Tech Teams Overcome Defeats with Wins

Virginia Tech's women's basketball team secured a critical 68-64 comeback win over Miami, led by Carys Baker's 23 points and a strong team performance from the free-throw line. This victory marked the Hokies' first ACC win under coach Megan Duffy, following a tough 105-74 defeat by Florida State, where FSU's Ta'Niya Latson scored a record-breaking 40 points. Meanwhile, the Virginia Tech men's basketball team narrowly defeated Miami 86-85, with Mylyjael Poteat scoring a career-high 25 points, including a decisive three-point play in the final seconds. Both Virginia Tech teams demonstrated resilience, overcoming recent losing streaks against their opponents. As these games unfolded, attention is also on upcoming matchups where Virginia Tech women will face Georgia Tech, and the men will take on Stanford. Both teams aim to build momentum from these hard-earned victories.