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Nailbiter In Blacksburg, Virginia Tech Downs Clemson 71-70

Every night in the Atlantic Coast Conference you're going to get the opponents best shot.

That was the case Tuesday night when Virginia Tech won by one -point downing Clemson 71-70 on Seth Allen's 3-pointer with 3.8 seconds to go in regulation. "according to http://www.hokiesports.com/mbasketball/recaps/20170221aaa.html

Virginia Tech continues to win close games with their record improving to 7-3 in games decided by five points or less. "according to http://www.hokiesports.com/mbasketball/recaps/20170221aaa.html

Zach LeDay led Virginia Tech with 19 points while they improve their record to 19-8 8-7 in the ACC and 14-1 at Cassel Coliseum. "according to http://www.hokiesports.com/mbasketball/recaps/20170221aaa.html

Virginia Tech now hits the road as they visit Boston College Saturday. Tip-off is set for 4 pm. The game will be televised on the Regional Sports Network.   "according to http://www.hokiesports.com/mbasketball/schedule/

Clemson meanwhile falls 14-13 4-11 in the ACC. 

Clemson trailed by as many as seven but took a 70-68 when Marcquise Reed hit a baseline jumper with 21.6 seconds left in regulation. "according to http://www.hokiesports.com/mbasketball/recaps/20170221aaa.html

Marcquise Reed led four players in double figures for Clemson  with 18 points. "according to http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28500&ATCLID=211493456

Virginia Tech now hits the road to play Boston College Saturday. Tip-off is set for 4 pm on the regional sports network.

Clemson meanwhile hosts Florida State Saturday. Tip-off is set for 12:00 pm. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.