Providence 101, at Virginia Tech 107

MONVILLE, Conn. (Interstat) — In a high-octane, back-and-forth offensive showcase, Virginia Tech outlasted Providence 107-101 in overtime Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena, handing the Friars their first loss of the young season. The game was a tale of two halves and an extra period, with both teams trading blows before the Hokies pulled away in the final five minutes. Providence, which led 46-40 at halftime, saw its advantage erased as Virginia Tech mounted a 46-40 second-half run of its own to force overtime tied at 86. Once in the extra session, Virginia Tech’s offense proved unstoppable, outscoring the Friars 21-15… Read more...