Kerry Blackshear has been a great player for Tech this year...when he hasn't been in foul trouble. (Ivan Morozov)

Virginia Tech came away with a critical 80-69 victory over No. 10 North Carolina on Monday night in Cassell Coliseum.  It was Tech’s first quality win of the season, and though they’ll need at least two or three more top-50 wins to make the NCAA Tournament, it was a step in the right direction.