Thursday's win over Boise State was much-needed for Sean Pedulla and the Hokies. (Virginia Tech athletics)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Virginia Tech handled Boise State on Thursday night at Disney World, showing a ton of fight after getting off to a slow start. The Hokies gutted out an 82-75 win and face Iowa State on Friday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.