Virginia Tech Tops California 71-68 in Berkeley

Virginia Tech secured a hard-fought 71-68 victory over California, overcoming a dramatic second-half comeback where they relinquished a 22-point lead. The Hokies dominated the first half, leading 42-23 and shooting an impressive 61.5% from the field, while Cal struggled at just 16.1%. After California tied the game at 58 with six minutes remaining, Virginia Tech responded with a crucial 9-0 run, helping them maintain control until the final buzzer. Jaydon Young led the Hokies with 14 points, supported by Tyler Johnson's double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds. Andrej Stojakovic was the standout for Cal, scoring 24 points but missing a potential game-tying three-pointer at the end. The victory improved Virginia Tech's record to 7-9, including 2-3 in ACC play.