Virginia Tech eyes needed Quad 1 win vs. No. 18 North Carolina

In most NCAA Tournament projections, Virginia Tech is on the wrong side of the selection bubble -- but not by much.

At this point, a Quad 1 win would likely pay huge dividends for the Hokies, who have two chances left in the regular season to accomplish the feat.

The first comes Saturday when Virginia Tech (18-10, 7-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) travels to No. 18 North Carolina (22-6, 10-5) to face a Tar Heels team that has yet to lose this season in Chapel Hill.

That 16-0 record understandably looks intimidating.