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North Carolina Falls 79-77 Against Virginia Tech - Game Recap

Virginia Tech got 22 points from Landers Nolley II as they ran past North Carolina 79-77 on Wednesday at Cassell Coliseum.

Virginia Tech won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.

Virginia Tech got 18 points from Jalen Cone and another 11 points from Nahiem Alleyne. Wabissa Bede contributed 8 assists, while Jalen Cone cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

North Carolina got 28 points from Garrison Brooks in a losing cause and another 15 points from Justin Pierce. Garrison Brooks contributed 6 assists for them, while Garrison Brooks had 13 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed North Carolina were victorious, as the score was 36-31 at the break.

North Carolina had a 42-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Virginia Tech takes its act on the road to face Boston College looking for another win. For North Carolina, they head home to face Miami.