Hokie ClubVirginia Tech opens the 2014-15 season under new head coach Buzz Williams in Cassell Coliseum on Friday night, Nov. 14 against Maryland-Eastern Shore. The game, available on the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network and ESPN3, tips off a 7 p.m.
About Tonight’s Game
This is the season opener for both the Hokies and the Hawks ... Tech will play its first three games of the season in Cassell Coliseum.
The New Boss
Tonight begins the Buzz Williams Era of Virginia Tech Basketball ... Williams comes to Blacksburg from Marquette, where he had a 139-69 record and led the Golden Eagles to five NCAA appearances, including an Elite 8 and two Sweet 16s ... For a full bio, please check page 5 of this release.
Up in the Rafters, On the Other Bench
Tonight marks the return of one of the all-time greats in Virginia Tech men’s basketball history ... Ace Custis returns to Cassell Coliseum as a member of the Maryland-Eastern Shore coaching staff ... Custis, a two-time first team All-Atlantic 10 selection for the Hokies in the late 1990s, is currently 11th in career scoring at Virginia Tech and third in career rebounds.
Welcome Back
Tonight’s game is part of Alumni Weekend festivities for the Hokies ... A large number of former players are expected for tonight’s game ... The group will have many activities in addition to tonight’s game ... The entire group will be honored at halftime of tonight’s game.
Tickets Available
Tickets are still available for tonight's game. To purchase men’s basketball tickets for the 2014-15 season, please visit hokietickets.com or call the ticket office at 540-231-6731 or 1-800-VATECH4.
Television/Internet
ESPN3 - Adam Witten & Mack McCarthy
Radio
Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network - Bill Roth & Mike Burnop
Also available on Digital: Hokies Xtra & TuneIn (free on downloaded apps)