Virginia Tech Dominates Bryant in 78-61 Victory
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum
Virginia Tech Hokies 78, Bryant Bulldogs 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Bryant Bulldogs vs Virginia Tech Hokies?
Virginia Tech Hokies beat Bryant Bulldogs 78-61 at Cassell Coliseum on November 19, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 78-61 at Cassell Coliseum on November 20, 2025. This victory adds to Virginia Tech's impressive home record, bringing them to 5-0 for the season, while Bryant falls to 1-4 overall. The game showcased Virginia Tech's strong performance, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively.
Virginia Tech's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games leading up to this fixture. They entered the game on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Wake Forest and Virginia. Despite this, they averaged 73.9 points scored and allowed 76.5 points per game during this stretch. At home, they had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 79.4 points scored and 77.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, Bryant has struggled significantly this season, with a record of 1-4. They have lost their last two games, including a recent defeat against Vermont. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 3-7, averaging 69.4 points scored and allowing 76.0 points per game. Their away form has been particularly poor, as they have not won any of their five away games.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Virginia Tech also triumphed over Bryant, winning 78-61. This established a 1-0 record in head-to-head matchups for Virginia Tech against Bryant.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this encounter.
The betting market reflected Virginia Tech's dominance, with a final home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win the game, according to the market.
Conditions at Cassell Coliseum were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays in the second half, where Tyler Johnson and Tobi Lawal contributed significantly to Virginia Tech's scoring. Lawal made a layup assisted by Johnson, followed by a three-point jumper from Johnson, which extended their lead. The Hokies maintained control throughout the second half, with consistent scoring and defensive efforts that kept Bryant at bay.
Overall, Virginia Tech's ability to capitalize on their home advantage and their strong second-half performance were crucial to their victory over Bryant.
Leaders
- PointsTobi Lawal18Virginia Tech Hokies
- AssistsBen Hammond6Virginia Tech Hokies
- ReboundsTobi Lawal13Virginia Tech Hokies
- PointsQuincy Allen13Bryant Bulldogs
- AssistsTimofei Rudovskii4Bryant Bulldogs
- ReboundsQuincy Allen6Bryant Bulldogs
Recent form
Virginia Tech Hokies
Last 10: 3-7Streak L273.9 scored · 76.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L89-95vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsMar 10
- L72-76at Virginia CavaliersMar 7
- W72-63vs Boston College EaglesMar 4
- 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
Bryant Bulldogs
Last 10: 3-7Streak L269.4 scored · 76 allowed per game0-5 away
- L57-77at Vermont CatamountsMar 7
- L83-88at New Hampshire WildcatsMar 3
- W69-52vs NJIT HighlandersFeb 28
- L58-70at UMBC RetrieversFeb 26
- L67-79vs Binghamton BearcatsFeb 19
- L63-90at Vermont CatamountsFeb 14
- L69-88at UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 12
- W73-67vs Maine Black BearsFeb 7
- L63-65vs UAlbany Great DanesFeb 5
- W92-84vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| 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 | Bryant Bulldogs | Virginia Tech Hokies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-52 | 30-58 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 5-27 | 4-16 |
| Three-point % | 19 | 25 |
| Free throws | 12-16 | 14-24 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 27 |
| Assists | 13 | 14 |
| Steals | 3 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 46 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-40Christian Gurdak made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-42Christian Gurdak made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half36-42Quincy Allen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-44Christian Gurdak made Layup. Assisted by Ben Hammond.
- 2nd Half38-44Quincy Allen made Dunk. Assisted by Keegan Harvey.
- 2nd Half38-46Christian Gurdak made Dunk. Assisted by Ben Hammond.
- 2nd Half38-48Tobi Lawal made Dunk. Assisted by Neoklis Avdalas.
- 2nd Half40-48Timofei Rudovskii made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-49Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-50Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-50Quincy Allen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jakai Robinson.
- 2nd Half44-50Jakai Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-50Jakai Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-52Christian Gurdak made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-53Christian Gurdak made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-53Gio Sanford made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-56Neoklis Avdalas made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-56Keegan Harvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-58Tobi Lawal made Dunk. Assisted by Neoklis Avdalas.
- 2nd Half50-58Ashley Sims II made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-58Quincy Allen made Dunk. Assisted by Ashley Sims II.
- 2nd Half52-60Tobi Lawal made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-62Ben Hammond made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-63Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-65Christian Gurdak made Layup. Assisted by Ben Hammond.
- 2nd Half53-65Keegan Harvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-65Keegan Harvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-66Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-67Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-67Ashley Sims II made Layup. Assisted by Timofei Rudovskii.
- 2nd Half56-69Ben Hammond made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-69Keegan Harvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-71Tobi Lawal made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Johnson.
- 2nd Half57-74Tyler Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Hammond.
- 2nd Half57-76Ben Hammond made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-76Jakai Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-76Jakai Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-77Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-78Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-78Jakai Robinson made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Virginia Tech Hokies, below favours Bryant Bulldogs.
Venue
- Cassell ColiseumBlacksburg, VA
- Attendance5539
- OfficialsTim Clougherty, Tony Chiazza, Eric Lewis
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