Virginia Tech Defeats Charlotte in Close Contest
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum
Virginia Tech Hokies 84, Charlotte 49ers 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Charlotte 49ers vs Virginia Tech Hokies?
Virginia Tech Hokies beat Charlotte 49ers 84-76 at Cassell Coliseum on November 16, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at Cassell Coliseum, the Virginia Tech Hokies emerged victorious over the Charlotte 49ers with a final score of 84-76. This win marks Virginia Tech's fifth consecutive victory, showcasing their strong performance early in the season. The Hokies now hold a perfect home record of 4-0, while Charlotte's record stands at 2-2.
Virginia Tech's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They are currently on a three-game winning streak, averaging 76.2 points scored per game and allowing 75.3 points. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 83.8 points while allowing 74.8 points, indicating a solid offensive display. In their previous home games leading up to this match, they had notable victories, including a 94-59 win against Saint Joseph's Hawks and a high-scoring 107-101 win over Providence Friars.
On the other hand, Charlotte has struggled recently, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently on a one-game losing streak. They average 70.2 points scored per game while allowing 71.4 points. Their last five games have seen them average 68.0 points scored and 65.6 points allowed, reflecting a tighter defensive approach but less offensive output compared to Virginia Tech.
The game featured several key scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the matchup. In the second half, Neoklis Avdalas made a dunk assisted by Jailen Bedford, bringing Charlotte to 68 points, but Virginia Tech maintained control. Tyler Johnson contributed significantly with free throws, extending Virginia Tech's lead to 83 points. Despite Charlotte's efforts, including a jumper by Damoni Harrison, they could not close the gap sufficiently to overcome the Hokies.
In terms of home and away performance, Virginia Tech has proven to be formidable at home with a 4-0 record, while Charlotte has struggled on the road, holding a 1-4 away record. This disparity in performance may have contributed to the outcome of the game.
The market had priced Virginia Tech as the clear favorite in this matchup, with a home win probability of 0.997 according to the latest odds. This reflects the confidence in Virginia Tech's ability to secure a victory at home, especially given their recent form and Charlotte's struggles.
Conditions during the game were conducive for basketball, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of a home crowd that supported Virginia Tech throughout the contest. Fans witnessed a competitive game filled with exciting plays and moments that kept them on the edge of their seats.
Overall, this game highlighted Virginia Tech's strong start to the season and their ability to perform well at home, while Charlotte will need to address their away performance as they move forward. The Hokies' offensive firepower and recent form make them a team to watch as the season progresses.
Leaders
- PointsJailen Bedford21Virginia Tech Hokies
- AssistsAmani Hansberry3Virginia Tech Hokies
- ReboundsTobi Lawal15Virginia Tech Hokies
- PointsDamoni Harrison18Charlotte 49ers
- AssistsDezayne Mingo4Charlotte 49ers
- ReboundsAnton Bonke10Charlotte 49ers
Recent form
Virginia Tech Hokies
Last 10: 5-5Streak W376.2 scored · 75.3 allowed per game4-3 at home
- W94-59vs Saint Joseph's HawksNov 13
- W107-101vs Providence FriarsNov 8
- W98-67vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 4
- L73-82vs California Golden BearsMar 11
- L47-65at Clemson TigersMar 8
- L59-91vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 5
- W101-95vs Syracuse OrangeMar 1
- L66-71vs Louisville CardinalsFeb 26
- W81-68at Miami HurricanesFeb 22
- L36-54at Boston College EaglesFeb 19
Charlotte 49ers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L170.2 scored · 71.4 allowed per game1-4 away
- L55-62vs Davidson WildcatsNov 12
- W70-65vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 8
- W92-76vs Indiana State SycamoresNov 4
- L59-64at Florida Atlantic OwlsMar 13
- W64-61at Rice OwlsMar 12
- L80-83vs UTSA RoadrunnersMar 9
- L64-75at North Texas Mean GreenMar 7
- L76-78at East Carolina PiratesMar 2
- L64-78at Tulane Green WaveFeb 27
- W78-72vs Temple OwlsFeb 19
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
| 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 | Charlotte 49ers | Virginia Tech Hokies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-63 | 22-60 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 7-23 | 10-29 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 34 |
| Free throws | 15-24 | 30-36 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 23 |
| Assists | 10 | 16 |
| Steals | 1 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 24 |
| Fouls | 25 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 17 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-55Damoni Harrison made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-58Jaden Schutt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Hammond.
- 2nd Half48-58Raul Villar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-58Raul Villar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-58Damoni Harrison made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-58Damoni Harrison made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Spencer Elliott.
- 2nd Half57-58Kuluel Mading made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damoni Harrison.
- 2nd Half57-59Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-60Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-60Dezayne Mingo made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-61Tyler Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-62Tyler Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-63Amani Hansberry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-64Amani Hansberry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-64Damoni Harrison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-66Tobi Lawal made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-66Dezayne Mingo made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-67Amani Hansberry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-68Amani Hansberry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-68Anton Bonke made Dunk. Assisted by Ben Bradford.
- 2nd Half65-68Anton Bonke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-68Anton Bonke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-71Jaden Schutt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Johnson.
- 2nd Half66-72Neoklis Avdalas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-73Neoklis Avdalas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-73Damoni Harrison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-74Neoklis Avdalas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-75Neoklis Avdalas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-76Neoklis Avdalas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-77Neoklis Avdalas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-77Damoni Harrison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-79Tobi Lawal made Dunk. Assisted by Jaden Schutt.
- 2nd Half68-81Neoklis Avdalas made Dunk. Assisted by Jailen Bedford.
- 2nd Half71-81Ben Bradford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dezayne Mingo.
- 2nd Half71-82Tyler Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-83Tyler Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-83Damoni Harrison made Jumper.
- 2nd Half73-84Jailen Bedford made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-84Anton Bonke made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half76-84Ben Bradford made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Virginia Tech Hokies, below favours Charlotte 49ers.
Venue
- Cassell ColiseumBlacksburg, VA
- Attendance5295
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Bart Lenox, Jemel Spearman
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