Virginia Tech’s incredibly hot start out to the period is fading toward distant memory territory.
The skidding Hokies purpose to snap a 4-video game dropping streak Wednesday when they take a look at Syracuse in Atlantic Coast Conference motion.
Virginia Tech (11-5, 1-4 ACC) opened the campaign 11-1, highlighted by wins more than North Carolina, Minnesota and Oklahoma State. Nevertheless, the crew given that has dropped close video games towards Boston Higher education, Wake Forest, Clemson and North Carolina Point out. The 4 defeats by a full of 14 points have the sagging Hokies hoping for a more powerful demonstrating late in game titles.
There is excellent news for Virginia Tech.
Freshman Rodney Rice, a former Best 75 recruit, is predicted to make his college debut towards Syracuse. He has been recovering from ankle surgical procedure.
“We are going to throw him to the fireplace at close to the 16-minute mark, 15-minute mark and enable him get his feet damp. And how does that go?” mentor Mike Young mentioned of Rice. “He is a pretty good participant and just one that would be a serious shot in the arm for us as we head into our subsequent 5 in the league.”
Rice ought to increase offensive firepower alongside Sean Pedulla (17.3 details), Grant Basile (13.2) and Justyn Mutts (13.1).
Syracuse (10-6, 3-2) experienced received 7 of 8 before falling to Virginia 73-66 on Saturday.
The backcourt of Joe Girard III and Judah Mintz combined for 37 points, but it wasn’t adequate as Syracuse obtained a complete of 12 from for its other a few starters.
In individual, mentor Jim Boeheim needs to see extra generation out of center Jesse Edwards, whom he referred to as a “secret.” Edwards (13.3 factors, 10.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks) has not scored more than 12 details in any of the past six video games and registered a year-reduced 4 factors in opposition to Virginia.
“He is not enjoying the way he was earlier in the yr,” Boeheim claimed. “He was a various player (then).”
Virginia Tech received very last season’s assembly with Syracuse, 71-59, as Mutts registered the next triple-double in college heritage with 12 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in Blacksburg, W.Va.
–Field Stage Media
