SWAC: Alabama State Beats Virginia Tech
Courtesy SWAC.org Courtesy: SWAC.org View Photo Alabama State downs Virginia Tech Courtesy SWAC.org Sat, November 14, 2015 Alabama State 85, Virginia Tech 82 Box Score BLACKSBURG, Va. – Behind a 21-point effort from Jamel Waters, the Alabama State Hornets defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 85-82 in their season-opener Saturday night at Cassell Coliseum. After falling behind by as many as 11, the Hornets mounted a 19-8 run that spanned the conclusion and beginning of the first and second half, respectively, to knot things up. Virginia Tech held a slim lead during the meat of the second half, but Alabam a State seized control of the game with a 12-1 run that started with 7:50 left in the game. At the conclusion of the offensive burst, the Hornets held a 74-66 advantage and staved off the Hokies’ attempts at a comeback. Waters, Torloft Thomas and Glenn Hollaway combined to score the Hornets’ final 15 points, which was enough to s...