For the second straight game the Hokies found themselves fighting for victory in overtime.Against UAB the Hokies were able to pull out the win.Unfortunately, VPI was unable to recapture that OT magic and fell to the Northwestern Wildcats, 81-79.
The Wildcats stormed into Blacksburg on Tuesday night.Except for a 15 second stint, around the third minute of the game, Northwestern dominated the first half.Outscoring the Hokies 45-36, NW entered the break with a comfortable lead.Virginia Tech would not allow a repeat of the first half though. The Hokies turned the tide on the Wildcats and returned the favor visited upon them during the initial period.