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Tempo will be key. I don't see VT beating SM in a halfcourt game.

VT's bigs struggled with CSU's frontline. St. Mary's guys are bigger and better. Time to let the Hurryin' Hokies loose... our advantage in this game is quickness and transition.
Posted: 11/27/2025 at 10:01 AM ET
(In response to this post by squarerootofone)

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St Mary's favored by 3.5**
hokietom87 11/27/25 08:44 AM ET
I’m seeing vt +4.5. this will be a good test. **
squarerootofone 11/27/25 08:50 AM ET
Tempo will be key. I don't see VT beating SM in a halfcourt game.
Gobbler Guru 11/27/25 10:01 AM ET
yup. they have to push the pace but must be smart with their shot selection**
Windows NT 11/27/25 10:55 AM ET
Really difficult to go up tempo without rebounding.**
hokeeron1 11/27/25 10:53 AM ET
Need Dorn
sarg003 11/27/25 10:52 AM ET
Yeah, St. Mary's plays one of the slowest tempos in college basketball
Walkin` Willie 11/27/25 10:32 AM ET
When was the last time VT won an early season tournament? Hopefully, we’ve
Hoakie82 11/27/25 09:22 AM ET
Not sure the year but won the Shriners in Charleston within the last 5-6.
uber hokie 11/27/25 11:06 AM ET
I remember beating #3 MSU in the Maui Invational in MYs first year
VTHokienation 11/27/25 10:40 AM ET
2018 Charleston Classic vs Purdue?**
HwoodHokie 11/27/25 10:13 AM ET
Believe that is the only one.**
Walkin` Willie 11/27/25 10:45 AM ET