Virginia Tech guard Jailen Bedford spoke to the media after the Hokies' 89-76 victory over Notre Dame.

Behind two 20-point scorers and a phenomenal performance at the free throw line, the Hokies got back into the win column with an 89-76 victory. The win moves Tech to 14-5 (3-3), while the Irish are 10-8 (1-4).

SMU guard Boopie Miller capped a dominant second half with a halfcourt buzzer-beater, lifting the Mustangs to a dramatic 77-76 win over Virginia Tech in Dallas.

The Hokies sit at an even .500 one-third into their 2025-26 ACC slate.

Hansberry leads Hokies past Golden Bears

Expert recap and game analysis of the Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAAM game from January 17, 2026 on ESPN.

West Virginia is still in search of its first win away from the Hope Coliseum this season, and every loss, outside of Houston and maybe Iowa State, which were the only Big 12 losses. Arizona State has been battle-tested but has been left with more scars than victories.