South Carolina Gamecocks Defeat Virginia Tech Hokies 70-60 in Fort Myers Tip-Off

In the third-place game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, the South Carolina Gamecocks secured a 70-60 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies. This matchup marked the latest encounter between the two teams, following their previous meeting where South Carolina also emerged victorious with a 79-77 win.

The game saw significant performances from both teams, although South Carolina managed to maintain a consistent lead throughout. Virginia Tech’s efforts were not enough to overcome the deficit, resulting in their third consecutive loss. The Hokies had previously lost to Michigan Wolverines 75-63 at home before this game.

One notable achievement during the game was Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor surpassing 1,000 career points, despite the team’s loss. This milestone highlights Cattoor’s contributions to the Hokies’ basketball program.

The betting lines for the game had favored South Carolina, with odds of -204 for them to win, indicating a 67% chance of victory based on Moneyline betting odds. The total points line was set at 140, with the Over 140 selection available at -110.

The victory for South Carolina comes after their recent loss to Xavier Musketeers 75-66 at home. This win helps the Gamecocks in their standings and morale as they move forward in the college basketball season.