Senior Mylyjael Poteat powered within for a career-high 19 issues to propel slow-starting Virginia Tech to a 93-74 victory over South Carolina Upstate on Friday in Blacksburg, Va.
Brandon Rechsteiner, a sophomore, additionally notched his profession excessive with 19 issues whilst Tyler Johnson contributed 16 issues off the bench because the Hokies (2-0) overcame an early 14-point deficit.
Jaydon Younger added 14 issues as Virginia Tech have shyed away from falling to South Carolina Upstate for the second one time in 11 years.
In 2013, within the Spartans’ 7th yr as a Department I program, they notched their first win over a Energy Six convention faculty, toppling the Hokies 64-63 in Blacksburg.
Mister Dean scored 20 issues and Carmelo Adkins added 18 to tempo South Carolina Upstate (1-2).
Karmani Gregory tallied 15 issues and 8 assists for the Spartans.
The Hokies overcame a chilly get started as they overlooked 9 consecutive photographs after making their first strive.
The Spartans took complete merit, happening a 16-point run with part of the issues delivered by means of Adkins. Gregory and Isaiah Skinner added 3-pointers as South Carolina Upstate surged to a 16-2 lead sooner than the sport was once seven mins outdated.
Overdue within the first part, the Hokies have been down by means of 12 sooner than they went on a 14-2 run to tie it.
Tobi Lawal, who completed with 10 issues and 8 rebounds, induced the spree with a slam off an alley-oop feed from Johnson. When Younger drilled a 3-pointer with 3:09 left within the part, it was once tied at 28.
Jaden Schutt sparked Virginia Tech as he scored six issues within the ultimate 1:12 of the part to assist the Hokies take a 37-32 lead into the damage. Schutt completed with 10 issues.
The Hokies remained in keep watch over in the second one part, once they post 56 issues and constructed their result in as many as 21 issues.
The Hokies made 50 % in their photographs from the ground, whilst the Spartans hit 50.9 %. South Carolina Upstate on the other hand, was once plagued by means of 17 turnovers in comparison to seven for Virginia Tech.
–Box Stage Media
