MONTVILLE, Conn. (Interstat) — Neoklis Avdalas scored 33 points to lead Virginia Tech to a 107-101 overtime victory over Providence in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday. The Hokies improved to 2-0, while the Friars fell to 1-1.

After a tightly contested second half sent the game to an extra period tied at 86, Virginia Tech pulled away by outscoring Providence 21-15 in overtime. Jason Edwards led the Friars with 28 points and Jaylin Sellers added 26. Both teams shot efficiently, but the Hokies capitalized on Providence’s 13 turnovers, scoring 20 points off them.