NCAAB · Final

Virginia Tech Defeats Boston College 72-63 at Home

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum

Virginia Tech Hokies 72, Boston College Eagles 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies beat Boston College Eagles 72-63 at Cassell Coliseum on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Cassell Coliseum, the Virginia Tech Hokies secured a 72-63 victory over the Boston College Eagles. This win is significant as it marks a continuation of Virginia Tech's strong home performance, improving their home record to 20-11 overall. The Hokies entered the contest with a home record of 19-11 and a recent form of 4-6 in their last ten games, while Boston College struggled with a 10-20 record and had only managed to win 1 of their last 10 games.

Virginia Tech has averaged 72.4 points scored and 75.5 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a slight defensive vulnerability, which they managed to overcome in this matchup. Their recent performance included a loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels just days prior, where they fell 82-89. In contrast, Boston College has averaged only 65.0 points scored and 75.5 points allowed during their last ten games, reflecting their struggles on both ends of the court. Their last outing was a defeat against the Miami Hurricanes, where they lost 54-76.

Historically, Virginia Tech and Boston College have met once before in the 2025 season, where Virginia Tech lost 36-54 in an away game. This game marked a chance for redemption for the Hokies, and they capitalized on the opportunity to secure a win on their home court.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams faced challenges throughout the season that could have impacted their performance. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Virginia Tech as a significant favorite with a spread of -11.5, while the total points were set at 142.5. The moneyline reflected Virginia Tech at -800 and Boston College at +550, suggesting strong confidence in a Hokies victory.

The game conditions were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with fans filling the stands to support their teams. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed key scoring plays that highlighted the Hokies' ability to maintain control. Notable moments included free throws by Ben Hammond and Tobi Lawal, which helped to extend Virginia Tech's lead in the second half. The final scoring plays saw Luka Toews and Neoklis Avdalas contributing to the scoreboard, solidifying the Hokies' win.

Overall, this game showcased Virginia Tech's resilience at home and their ability to bounce back from recent setbacks, while Boston College continued to face challenges in their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	VT -11.5	142.5 o -105 / u -115	Boston College Eagles +550 · Virginia Tech Hokies -800

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Leaders

PointsTobi Lawal20Virginia Tech Hokies
AssistsNeoklis Avdalas3Virginia Tech Hokies
ReboundsTobi Lawal7Virginia Tech Hokies
PointsBoden Kapke25Boston College Eagles
AssistsChase Forte4Boston College Eagles
ReboundsFred Payne12Boston College Eagles

Recent form

Virginia Tech Hokies

Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.4 scored · 75.5 allowed per game2-2 at home

L82-89at North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 1
W82-63vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 21
L66-67at Miami HurricanesFeb 18
L69-92vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 14
W76-66at Clemson TigersFeb 12
L73-82at NC State WolfpackFeb 7
L58-72vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 31
W71-65vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 28
L71-85at Louisville CardinalsJan 24
W76-74at Syracuse OrangeJan 22

Boston College Eagles

Last 10: 1-9Streak L165 scored · 75.5 allowed per game0-5 away

L54-76at Miami HurricanesFeb 28
W68-67vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 25
L70-94at SMU MustangsFeb 21
L72-80at Florida State SeminolesFeb 17
L75-86vs California Golden BearsFeb 14
L64-70vs Stanford CardinalFeb 12
L68-74vs Miami HurricanesFeb 7
L49-67at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 4
L66-73vs Virginia CavaliersJan 31
L64-68at Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Boston College Eagles	Virginia Tech Hokies
Field goals	27-64	23-53
Field goal %	42	43
Three-pointers	5-22	11-24
Three-point %	23	46
Free throws	4-10	15-18
Free throw %	40	83
Rebounds	36	32
Offensive rebounds	12	6
Defensive rebounds	24	26
Assists	9	9
Steals	6	3
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	8	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	11
Fast-break points	4	5
Points in the paint	42	24
Fouls	16	14
Largest lead	0	19
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-36Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-36Boden Kapke makes 25-foot three point jumper (Fred Payne assists)
2nd Half29-38Tobi Lawal makes layup
2nd Half29-39Jailen Bedford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-40Jailen Bedford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-43Jailen Bedford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Hammond assists)
2nd Half31-43Jayden Hastings makes layup (Chase Forte assists)
2nd Half33-43Fred Payne makes layup
2nd Half33-46Ben Hammond makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half35-46Boden Kapke makes driving layup
2nd Half35-48Christian Gurdak makes driving layup
2nd Half38-48Chase Forte makes 24-foot three point jumper (Fred Payne assists)
2nd Half40-48Fred Payne makes driving layup
2nd Half42-48Aidan Shaw makes 4-foot dunk (Chase Forte assists)
2nd Half42-50Tobi Lawal makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half44-50Fred Payne makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half44-52Amani Hansberry makes layup
2nd Half46-52Aidan Shaw makes 0-foot alley oop dunk (Fred Payne assists)
2nd Half46-55Jailen Bedford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tobi Lawal assists)
2nd Half46-57Tobi Lawal makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half46-58Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-58Aidan Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-60Tobi Lawal makes layup
2nd Half50-60Boden Kapke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chase Forte assists)
2nd Half50-61Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-62Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-62Boden Kapke makes layup
2nd Half52-64Tobi Lawal makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half52-67Ben Hammond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Neoklis Avdalas assists)
2nd Half54-67Fred Payne makes driving layup
2nd Half56-67Boden Kapke makes 10-foot hook shot
2nd Half58-67Jayden Hastings makes driving layup
2nd Half59-67Luka Toews makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-67Boden Kapke makes layup
2nd Half61-68Ben Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-69Ben Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-70Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-71Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-71Fred Payne makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-72Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 1 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Virginia Tech Hokies, below favours Boston College Eagles.