Hosting the first round of the NIT for the first time since 2016, Virginia Tech men's basketball will play host to Richmond on Tuesday at Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN2.
The Hokies (18-14) will face the Spiders (23-9) for the 109th time in program history. Tech leads the all-time series, 69-39. Richmond won the Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season championship and will be making its first trip to Blacksburg for a regular-season matchup against Tech since Jan. 14, 2009. The winner between VT and Richmond will advance to play the Ohio State-Cornell winner on March 23 or 24 at the site of the higher seed.
Tech has compiled a 25-12 record in the tournament, which it has won twice (1973 and 1995). Tuesday will mark the 15th time the Hokies will compete in the NIT.
Details regarding the ticket process are now available. Since Cassell Coliseum is designated as a neutral site by the NIT, ticketing guidelines must follow NIT processes and protocols that are outlined below.
Tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Monday, March 18, and will be available for $20. All seating (excluding the student section) will be reserved.
Hokie Scholarship Fund Donors & Men's Basketball Season Ticket Holders
As outlined in the Hokie Club Investment Guide, Hokie Scholarship Fund donors (as of March 1, 2023) and 2023-24 Men's Basketball season ticket holders will have exclusive access to a ticket pre-sale on Monday, March 18. The top three donor levels (Hokie Stone, Hokie Scholar, and Hokie Ambassador) will receive access to tickets beginning at 10 a.m. ET. At noon, a window will open for all other Hokie Scholarship Fund donors and Men's Basketball season ticket holders. Tickets will be allocated based on the best available location at the time of purchase.
Virginia Tech Students
Thanks to the generosity of many loyal donors, a limited number of student tickets have been purchased and donated to Virginia Tech Athletics. These tickets will be complimentary for students and can be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 24 hours prior to tipoff, limit one ticket per student. The student ticket claim process will follow the same process as the men's basketball regular season.
General Public
Beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 18, a limited number of tickets will be made available to the general public with a ticket order limit of six (6) tickets. Join the interest list and get an email reminder delivered right to your inbox once tickets become available.
Should any tickets remain on Tuesday, March 19 at noon, the ticket order limit will be lifted.
Event Parking
Complimentary parking will be available for all games in lots 1 and 5. Parking will be first-come, first-served.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Can't make it to Blacksburg for the NIT but want to show your support? Consider making a Pledge Per 3-pointer made throughout the Hokies' tournament run! To learn more and make a pledge.