You asked about new lighting in the arena? Was BRUTAL to watch on TV

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mwke

The checkerboard flooring, lighting, and uniform colors (gold) made it a horrible watch... maybe just our TV, but yuk.

Posted: 01/03/2026 at 05:33 PM ET

(In response to this post by HokieAl)

Just back from game. Couple thoughts (I’m sure others have said same) -- HokieAl Jan 03, 2026 at 05:01 PM ET

HokieAl • 01/03/26 05:01 PM ET

Wakes arena always looks like trash on TV, very harsh light** -- soflahokie Jan 03, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET

soflahokie • 01/03/26 11:10 PM ET

No, looked dark on TV. Switched to BC V GT game, I was like wow ** -- TboneParkerVT Jan 03, 2026 at 10:34 PM ET

TboneParkerVT • 01/03/26 10:34 PM ET

Neo was better in the second half but the first half was rough for him w -- BEST2VT Jan 03, 2026 at 07:34 PM ET

BEST2VT • 01/03/26 07:34 PM ET

You asked about new lighting in the arena? Was BRUTAL to watch on TV ◄ -- mwke Jan 03, 2026 at 05:33 PM ET

mwke • 01/03/26 05:33 PM ET

I wondered the same about my TV...it was AWFUL. ** -- I love VT! Jan 03, 2026 at 06:55 PM ET

I love VT! • 01/03/26 06:55 PM ET

In person it felt like everything had a yellowish tint for my eyes** -- HokieAl Jan 03, 2026 at 05:42 PM ET

HokieAl • 01/03/26 05:42 PM ET

good thoughts, hard to be mad but a wasted opportunity to start... -- GoldCoast Jan 03, 2026 at 05:24 PM ET

GoldCoast • 01/03/26 05:24 PM ET