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Hokies to host Saint Francis (Pa.) on Thursday

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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech men's basketball looks to defend Cassell Coliseum for the second time this week as it faces Saint Francis (Pa.) at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
 
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Thursday, November 15 | 8:00 p.m. ET
Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.)
vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (1-1, 0-0 NEC)
Series: Hokies lead series 2-0
Game Notes: Virginia Tech | Saint Francis (Pa.) 
 
TV Broadcast
ACC Network
Play-by-Play: Mike Monaco
Analyst: Paul Biancardi
 
Local Radio
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Jon Laaser
Analyst: Mike Burnop
 
THE SERIES

  • The all-time series between Virginia Tech and Saint Francis (Pa.) is tied at one game apiece. 
  • The two sides are meeting for the first time since Nov. 24, 2018. 

A WIN WOULD...

  • Improve the Hokies to 2-1 in the series, which started in 1950-51. 
  • Put Tech at program win No. 1,499. 
  • Move the Hokies to 4-0 for the fourth consecutive season. 

WHO TO WATCH

  • Justyn Mutts has turned into a "Human Highlight Reel" with his two tomahawk slams in the past two games. 
  • The Storm Murphy to Justyn Mutts lob and finish against Radford was No. 1 on SportsCenter's Top 10 the morning of Nov. 16. 

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT

  • Join us for a special presentation of the American Flag on the court by the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. At halftime, the US Army Drill Team will perform.

ON A NON-CON ROLL

  • The Hokies are riding a six-game win streak in regular-season nonconference action. 
  • Tech was 7-1 in regular-season nonconference play last season, highlighted by wins over Villanova and USF in the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip- Off Tournament in Uncasville, Conn. 

UP NEXT
Virginia Tech wraps up a three-game homestand on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. against Merrimack. The matchup will be the first meeting between the Hokies and Warriors.