Gamecocks Take on Virginia Tech in Tuesday’s ACC/SEC Challenge
The South Carolina Gamecocks are set to compete against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday night. The game will take place at Colonial Life Arena, with a scheduled tip-off at 7 p.m. (ET). Doors will open one hour before the game.
The first 1,500 students attending the match will receive free t-shirts, and the first 500 students will enjoy complimentary pizza. South Carolina is currently promoting a ticket deal, offering upper deck seats for just $6.70 until 11:59 p.m. today.
Recent Performance
The Gamecocks, standing at 5-2, recently broke a two-game losing streak by defeating Charleston Southern with a score of 74-62. Junior transfer forward Elijah Strong excelled, scoring 20 of his 22 points during the second half. Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox added 15 points, while senior forward Nordin Kapic made a significant contribution with 11 points.
On the other hand, Virginia Tech carries a 6-2 record after starting the season with six consecutive wins. However, they faced two defeats during the Battle 4 Atlantis, losing to St. Mary’s and VCU.
Team Highlights
- Virginia Tech: A balanced offensive strategy with seven players averaging over 8.4 points per game.
- Amani Hansberry: Leading scorer with an average of 15.4 points per game.
- Neoklis Avdalas: Freshman guard averaging 13.8 points and a team-high 4.6 assists.
- Tobi Lawal: Forward achieving a double-double average of 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds.
Historical Context
This matchup marks the first time the Gamecocks have hosted Virginia Tech since January 16, 1991. Notably, South Carolina holds a strong historical edge over the Hokies, winning three consecutive games in the series.
In the last meeting, South Carolina emerged victorious with a 70-60 win during the third-place game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off last season.
Broadcast Information
- TV: SEC Network
- Play-by-Play: Anish Shroff
- Analyst: Chris Spatola
- Radio: Gamecock Radio Network, 107.5 The Game in Columbia
As both teams prepare for this pivotal non-conference duel, fans can anticipate an exciting clash between two competitive squads in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
