Virginia Tech Defeats Notre Dame 89-76 at Home
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum
Virginia Tech Hokies 89, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies?
Virginia Tech Hokies beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 89-76 at Cassell Coliseum on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies?
Virginia Tech Hokies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Virginia Tech Hokies secured a solid victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, finishing the game with a score of 89-76 at Cassell Coliseum. This win improves Virginia Tech's home record to 7-3 over their last ten games, while Notre Dame continues to struggle, now on a three-game losing streak. The Hokies showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 81.4 points per game at home, while the Fighting Irish have averaged 69.8 points in their last ten outings.
Virginia Tech entered the game with a home record of 14-5, having recently lost to the SMU Mustangs in a close contest, 76-77, just two days prior. Prior to that, they had a strong showing against the California Golden Bears, winning 78-75 at home. Despite their recent loss, Virginia Tech had been performing well at home, averaging 81.4 points scored and allowing 74.0 points over their last ten games.
On the other hand, Notre Dame's season record now stands at 10-8, with a recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games. Their last three games have ended in defeat, including a loss to the Miami Hurricanes, where they fell 69-81. The Fighting Irish have struggled to find their rhythm offensively, averaging only 63.4 points in their last five games, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
Historically, these teams have met once before in the 2025 season, where Virginia Tech narrowly defeated Notre Dame 65-63 in a closely contested game. This prior meeting set the stage for a competitive rematch, but the Hokies proved to be the stronger side this time around.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have had their share of challenges this season. The absence of key players can significantly impact game dynamics, though no current injuries were noted in the provided facts.
Betting lines from DraftKings indicated Virginia Tech as the favorites, with a spread of -6.5 and a moneyline of -285. The total for the game was set at 143.5, with odds for the over at -105 and the under at -115. This reflects a market expectation of a competitive game, though the final score indicated a more comfortable win for the Hokies.
The conditions for the game were typical for a mid-January evening in Virginia, with the home crowd providing a strong atmosphere for the Hokies. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, with Virginia Tech's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities being a key factor in their victory.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of impressive plays, including a dunk by Jailen Bedford and a long-range three-pointer by Brady Koehler, who contributed significantly to Notre Dame's scoring efforts. The second half saw Virginia Tech maintain control, with effective offensive strategies that kept them ahead of the Fighting Irish.
Overall, Virginia Tech's performance highlighted their strengths at home and their ability to respond positively after a recent loss, while Notre Dame will need to regroup and address their scoring issues as they continue through the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | VT -6.5 | 143.5 o -105 / u -115 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish +230 · Virginia Tech Hokies -285 |
Leaders
- PointsTobi Lawal22Virginia Tech Hokies
- AssistsNeoklis Avdalas7Virginia Tech Hokies
- ReboundsTobi Lawal11Virginia Tech Hokies
- PointsBrady Koehler17Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- AssistsSir Mohammed3Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- ReboundsSir Mohammed5Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Recent form
Virginia Tech Hokies
Last 10: 7-3Streak L181.4 scored · 74 allowed per game6-1 at home
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last 10: 5-5Streak L369.8 scored · 68.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- L69-81vs Miami HurricanesJan 14
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- L71-72at California Golden BearsJan 3
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- W76-71vs Missouri TigersDec 3
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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 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Virginia Tech Hokies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-61 | 27-53 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 6-24 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 35 |
| Free throws | 16-21 | 28-32 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 23 |
| Assists | 11 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 36 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 3 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-62Amani Hansberry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-62Matthew MacLellan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-62Matthew MacLellan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-63Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-64Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Brady Koehler makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half48-65Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-66Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-68Jailen Bedford makes 14-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-68Cole Certa makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-68Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-68Matthew MacLellan makes layup (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half53-70Christian Gurdak makes layup (Neoklis Avdalas assists)
- 2nd Half55-70Jalen Haralson makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-72Jailen Bedford makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half57-72Jalen Haralson makes 1-foot dunk (Brady Koehler assists)
- 2nd Half57-73Amani Hansberry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-74Amani Hansberry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-76Jailen Bedford makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-76Logan Imes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-76Logan Imes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-77Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-77Brady Koehler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-77Brady Koehler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-77Brady Koehler makes layup
- 2nd Half64-77Brady Koehler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-78Tobi Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-79Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-79Matthew MacLellan makes layup (Jalen Haralson assists)
- 2nd Half66-82Ben Hammond makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jailen Bedford assists)
- 2nd Half67-82Matthew MacLellan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-84Amani Hansberry makes layup
- 2nd Half68-84Brady Koehler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-84Brady Koehler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-85Tobi Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-85Brady Koehler makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half71-87Ben Hammond makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half73-87Braeden Shrewsberry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-89Jailen Bedford makes 0-foot dunk (Jaden Schutt assists)
- 2nd Half76-89Brady Koehler makes 31-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Virginia Tech Hokies, below favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Venue
- Cassell ColiseumBlacksburg, VA
- Attendance8925
- OfficialsSean Hull, Tommy Morrissey, Kellen Miliner
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