Defense Virginia Tech played very well on defense in the first quarter, forcing multiple turnovers and causing Winthrop to get off to a slow shooting start.

It was closer than Virginia Tech would have preferred, but the Hokies gained their 800th all-time men’s basketball victory Monday night. Jaden Schutt scored 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting, and Tech fought off a valiant effort by Winthrop for a 58-52 win ...

Virginia Tech came up with big plays down the stretch Monday night and held off visiting Winthrop 58-52 in a men’s basketball defensive struggle. The Eagles (2-1) led at halftime, were tied midway in the second half, and had a chance to tie the game in the final minute.