South Carolina’s men’s basketball team will host Virginia Tech in the annual ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday. The matchup is set for 7 p.m. (ET) at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. This game marks the first home meeting between the two teams since January 16, 1991.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday
- Time: 7 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
- TV: SEC Network
The Gamecocks enter the game with a 5-2 record after recently ending a two-game losing streak. They achieved a solid 74-62 victory over Charleston Southern last Friday. Elijah Strong led the team in that game, scoring 22 points, including 20 in the second half.
Virginia Tech, boasting a 6-2 record, started the season with six consecutive wins but has lost two straight games in the Battle 4 Atlantis. The Hokies are guided by veteran head coach Mike Young and have a balanced roster with multiple players contributing significantly on offense.
Player Highlights
- Amani Hansberry: Leading scorer for Virginia Tech, averaging 15.4 points per game.
- Neoklis Avdalas: Freshman guard averaging 13.8 points and 4.6 assists per game.
- Tobi Lawal: Athletic forward averaging a double-double with 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
- Tyler Johnson: Sophomore guard with a field goal percentage of 54.9% and averaging 9.8 points.
In their previous encounters, South Carolina has won both matchups against the Hokies over the last two seasons. The Gamecocks hold a 20-13 lead in the all-time series and have won three straight since 1997.
Incentives for Students
South Carolina is encouraging student attendance by offering a free t-shirt to the first 1,500 students and free pizza to the first 500 students who arrive at the game. Additionally, a special ticket deal allows students to purchase upper deck seats for only $6.70 until midnight on Monday.
Upcoming Schedule
After facing Virginia Tech, South Carolina will host Stetson on Saturday, followed by a matchup against The Citadel the following Saturday.
This game promises to be an exciting clash as the Gamecocks seek to build momentum and improve their overall record. With the home crowd behind them, they will look to continue their success against Virginia Tech.
