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Virginia Tech Hokies Face Boston College Eagles at Conte Forum

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The Virginia Tech Hokies will square off against the Boston College Eagles on Tuesday night at Conte Forum, seeking to extend their recent success away from home. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9 PM EST as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schedule.
The Hokies, sitting at 11-14 overall and 6-8 in the ACC, have momentum coming into the matchup after winning their last three road games. However, they have struggled historically against the Eagles, with head coach Mike Young’s record against Boston College standing at an underwhelming 1-5. Notably, Virginia Tech has not won at Conte Forum since 2018.
On the other hand, the Boston College Eagles enter the game with a challenging 10-15 overall record and just a 2-12 conference mark. They are currently on a tumultuous stretch, having won only one of their last 11 games but have shown signs of competitive play recently. The Eagles will rely heavily on sophomore standout Donald Hand Jr., who leads the team with an impressive average of 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Hand’s scoring prowess has been particularly noteworthy during the past six games, where he has averaged 23.8 points per outing. His ability to knock down 39.7% of his three-point attempts makes him a significant threat for the Hokies.
Boston College’s offense also features Chad Venning, a formidable post presence contributing to the scoring with an average of 13.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Venning’s 6’9