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Hokies return home for contest against Notre Dame on Saturday

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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech returns to Cassell Coliseum on Saturday evening in search of its third-straight win in its series against Notre Dame.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Saturday, January 15 | 6:00 p.m. ET
Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.)
vs. Notre Dame
Series: Notre Dame leads 9-6
Game Notes: Virginia Tech (PDF) | Notre Dame

TV Broadcast
ACC Network
Play-by-Play: Mike Monaco
Analyst: Randolph Childress

Local Radio
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Adam Witten
Analyst: Mike Burnop

THE SERIES

  • Despite Tech winning the previous two encounters, the Hokies trail in the overall series, 9-6.
  • The series dates back to March 25, 1973 - a 92-91 overtime win by Tech in the 1973 NIT championship game. 
  • Following the Hokies' opening win, Notre Dame reeled off seven straight in the series.
  • Tech is 2-4 all-time against the Fighting Irish in Blacksburg.
  • The Hokies swept the season series last year (W, 77-63, H; W, 62-51, A). 

A WIN WOULD...

  • Give the Hokies three straight wins over Notre Dame for the first time ever.
  • Snap the Irish's six-game win streak.
  • Improve Tech to 6-2 at home this season.
  • Be Mike Young's 40th win as head coach of the Hokies.
  • End the Hokies' three-game skid.

HOKIE HEADLINES

  • Keve Aluma has reached double-figure scoring in 10 straight games. He's at least tied for leading scorer honors in seven of the last eight games.
  • Aluma leads the ACC in scoring in conference-only games at 22.0 points per game.
  • Hunter Cattoor has scored double figures in seven of the last nine games, including a career-high 21 points vs. St. Bonaventure on Dec. 17. He distributed a career-high-tying five assists at Virginia.

ON A ROLL

  • Not many in the country have played better than Keve Aluma as of late.
  • The redshirt senior has scored double figures in 10 straight games for the first time in his career.
  • It's the longest double-digit scoring streak by a Hokie since Landers Nolley put together 12 straight games during the 2019- 20 season.

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

  • The Market of Virginia Tech will be collecting canned food and other non-perishables in the Cassell Circle throughout pregame to be donated to those who need it.
  • Student Appreciation Day - we will have socks for early arriving students.
  • Hokie Lights Show - presented by Coca-Cola, Hokie Lights show is accessible via your HokieSports app! Join our pregame light show by selecting HokieLights in the menu section.
  • Football on-field coaching staff will be introduced during a media timeout in the first half.
  • Bacon trigger: if Notre Dame misses two consecutive free throws in the second half, free bacon vouchers for everyone in attendance when exiting Cassell.

VACCINATION POLICY

  • Effective Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, Virginia Tech Athletics will institute a policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of vaccine medical exemption OR negative test for indoor events. Virginia Tech Athletics appreciates fans' understanding and cooperation as coronavirus continues to impact our campus and our community. 
  • For more info, click here.