The Virginia Tech Hokies have seen enough of Charleston — or any team with Charleston in the name for the foreseeable future.
After Virginia Tech’s 77-75 loss to the College of Charleston Sunday in the finals of the Charleston Classic, the Hokies were back in action Friday, hosting Charleston-Southern from Cassell Coliseum. Fortunately for Virginia Tech, the Hokies escaped with a 69-64 win to improve to 6-1 season.
When we say escaped, the game was still tied at 64 with 1:45 remaining when Claudell Harris Jr. made a jumper to tie the game for the Buccaneers. Virginia Tech center Lynn Kidd answered with a dunk 23 seconds later to give the Hokies a 66-64 lead — one they would not relinquish.