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Preview: Boston College Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Tech
Boston College has lost 10 of their last 11 games, which is putting them on pace to completely miss out on this year’s ACC tournament. They’ll need to string together at least three more wins in their final six games to have a chance to make it to Charlotte, and tonight’s home match-up against Virginia Tech is one of their best remaining opportunities to get another win.
Who: Boston College Eagles (10-15, 2-12 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (11-14, 6-8 ACC)
Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
When: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Tip-off Time: 9:00 PM EST
How to Watch: This game will be broadcast on the ACC Network
The Hokies had a very rough start to their season when they went on a 6-game losing streak in November and December, but have since turned things around and now find themselves in the middle of the pack of the ACC. Junior forward Toibu Lawal, a transfer from VCU originally out of the United Kingdom, has been a dominant force in the paint offensively and will be a difficult match-up for the Eagles to contend with. Lawal has been racking up double-doubles this season with his excellent rebounding, something that Boston College’s big men have struggled with at times, so Earl Grant will really have to push his guys to crash the boards if they want to contain Virginia Tech’s biggest threat. Outside of Lawal, the Hokies have been fairly efficient at knocking down their three-pointers, which once again does not bode well for the Eagles’ perimeter defense.
Where Boston College can exploit VT is in the paint on the other end of the floor, though. Lawal is not a paint protector on defense and Virginia Tech’s opponents this season have been feasting near the rim this season, largely due to their lack of size. The Hokies only have one player that is taller than 6’9” on the roster, and that sophomore 7-footer Patrick Wessler is only averaging 9 minutes per game. BC will need a big game from their big men on both ends of the floor if they want to claim a victory towards the end of this nightmare season.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 75 Boston College 63
A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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