Neoklis Avdalas scored 33 points and Virginia Tech defeated Providence 107-101 in overtime at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off.

Behind a 33-point effort from Greek wing Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech men's basketball inched past Providence in overtime, 107-101. The 107-point output was the most in a single game for the Hokies since Nov. 12, 2017, a 132-93 win over The Citadel.

We have that experience throughout the roster that can pay dividends for us,” Odom said. “But ultimately, they have to play well together.”

Virginia Tech is picked to finish 12th in the 18-team Atlantic Coast Conference race. The Hokies are coming off a 13-19 season that marked their first losing record under Mike Young.

After a tenuous opening half, Virginia Tech men's basketball handled Charleston Southern, riding a 56-29 second-half advantage to a 80-50 season-opening triumph in Cassell Coliseum Monday evening.