The Virginia Tech men’s basketball crew headed north hoping to acquire its 3rd straight activity but as an alternative experienced a 68-63 decline to Boston Faculty on Saturday at Conte Discussion board.

The Hokies fell to 10-8 all round and 2-5 in the ACC — not a fantastic spot to be in, contemplating their future a few foes are North Carolina, Miami and Florida State.

“We just have not strike our stride yet,” stated Tech guard Hunter Cattoor, who had 14 points and four 3-tips. “We know who we are. We’re just likely by means of rough periods ideal now. So it’s going to be a significant test for us to see how we reply.”

Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (10 factors) scored 5 straight details to tie the sport at 61 with 4:23 still left. Tech was shooting 58.8% from the industry in the second 50 percent at that position.

But the Hokies scored just two details the rest of the way.

“[The loss] hurts, but … we have got to master from it, certainly, flush it and go on,” mentioned Tech heart Keve Aluma, who experienced 21 factors and 8 rebounds.