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Three takeaways from Virginia’s bitter loss to Virginia Tech
It may have been Valentine’s Day, but no love was lost between Virginia and Virginia Tech. The waves of Hokies crammed into Cassell Coliseum wasted no time in impressing upon the visiting Hoos the depth of their hatred. Chants of “Kihei sucks” rained down from the opening tip like so many piercing arrows; those chants soon morphed into calls of “airball” that needled the fourth-year guard every time he touched the ball.
Virginia vs Virginia Tech preview: Hoos and Hokies meet in bubble showdown
Things looked bleak just a few weeks ago for both Virginia-based ACC teams. A chasm appeared, Virginia and Virginia Tech on one side and the NCAA Tournament bubble on the other.
One false step, and both teams would have slipped into that chasm and to the deaths of their postseason hopes. But Hoos and Hokies alike have managed to negotiate the divide. Each team is riding a long win streak: four games for Virginia, five for Virginia Tech.
Three takeaways from Virginia’s victory over Georgia Tech
There was a sense that Virginia’s matchup with Georgia Tech was a potential trap game. Virginia was just five days removed from an exhilarating road victory over seventh-ranked Duke, and was coming home to play floundering Georgia Tech.
That fear was dispelled quickly. Virginia surged to a 22-6 lead, executing beautifully on offense and stifling Georgia Tech on defense.
Virginia vs Georgia Tech preview: Hoos look to build on Duke win
In a stunning, head-turning upset on Monday, Virginia toppled Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium. It was a victory of enormous magnitude, raising Virginia’s aspirations for the rest of the season. The Hoos now have their sights set on a high ACC regular-season finish and an ACC Tournament double-bye.
