The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the 2025-26 college basketball season on Monday with a 98-67 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Cassell Coliseum. Forwards Tobi Lawal (20 points, 12 rebounds) and Amani Hansberry (19 points, 13 rebounds) each had double-doubles to lead the Hokies.
Freshman sensation Neoklis Avdalas scored eight points and dished out nine assists in his college debut. The 6-foot-9 guard struggled from the field (3 of 13), but he did an excellent job of leading Virginia Tech’s offense, turning the ball over only once, and playing terrific defense.
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On Saturday, the Hokies are back in action, as they’ll face the Providence Friars at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off.
The Friars are coming off an 89-79 win over the Holy Cross Crusaders in their season opener. Freshman guard Stefan Vaaks came off the bench to lead Providence with 19 points. The Friars have several talented players, including 6-foot-4 senior guard Corey Floyd, Jr., freshman forward Jamier Jones, Vaaks, and 6-foot-10 sophomore Oswin Erhunmwunse. Kim English coaches Providence and is entering his third season in charge of the Friars.
Here’s how you can watch Saturday’s game.
How to watch
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When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
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Announcers: John Fanta (play-by-play) and Tim Welsh (analyst)
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Radio: Virginia Tech Sports Network Radio. You can find a list of affiliates here.
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Last meeting: Virginia Tech and Providence last met on the hardwood on Feb. 4, 2004, with the Hokies coming away with a 69-57 win. Seth Greenberg was in his first season as Virginia Tech’s head coach, and this was his first win over a ranked foe with the Hokies.
