Hokie ClubAUBURN, Ala. – Virginia Tech fell to Auburn, 74-57, on Wednesday night inside Neville Arena as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge presented by Continental Tires.
Cattoor led the Hokies (5-3) offensively with 16 points, while John Camden and Jaydon Young followed with nine points each.
The Tigers (5-1) pounded it in the paint to the tune of 42 points. Johni Broome produced a game-high 30 points on 11 of 19 shooting and 13 rebounds to lead Auburn. Chad Baker-Mazara followed with 15 points.
NOTES
• Virginia Tech is now 2-7 against Auburn all-time and 0-4 when playing the Tigers in Alabama.
• Coach Young is now 1-3 all-time against Auburn, playing them three times as head coach of Wofford.
• Tech's 27.5% from the field marks the lowest percentage of the season.
• The Hokies' 21 turnovers helped the Tigers maintain their lead throughout the game. This is the team's highest turnover total of the season.
UP NEXT
The Hokies return to Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum for Sunday's ACC opener vs. Louisville. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. and will be carried by ACC Network. Fans are encouraged to wear orange for the Orange Out.
Gallery: (11-29-2023) MBB: Auburn Game