Virginia Tech leads start to finish in victory over Boston College

Tobi Lawal scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half as Virginia Tech held off Boston College for a wire-to-wire 72-63 victory on Tuesday in Blacksburg, Va.

Neoklis Avdalas scored 14 of his 15 points in the first half to get the Hokies (19-11, 8-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) off to a quick start. Virginia Tech overcame the nemesis Eagles, who had won six of the previous seven meetings.

Amani Hansberry contributed 11 points and seven rebounds and Ben Hammond also logged 11 points for Virginia Tech...