BLACKSBURG, Va. – It was a rough night in Blacksburg where Virginia Tech loss to Old Dominion 45-26. The Hokies are 0-3 for the first time since 1987.
Saturday night proved to be a dismal start for the Hokies who were dominated in the first half by the Monarchs who scored touchdowns on four consecutive drives.
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Old Dominion had just under 350 yards of offense in the first half before finishing with a total of 527.
Drones and the offense struggled to find any rhythm and momentum with three first half turnovers.
In the second half, the Hokies manged to get on the board to avoid the shutout. Donovan Greene and Tyler Mason hauled in touchdown catches while Drones ran one in from short distance.
Virginia Tech finished with 12 penalties that equated to 114 yards.
It’s halftime in Blacksburg where Virginia Tech is trailing Old Dominion 28-0.
The Monarchs have made the most of their offensive drives, scoring their four touchdowns on drives that went 93, 97, 88 and 77 yards respectively. Chunk yardage plays have gauged the Hokies defense to the tune of more than 300 yards in the first half.
As for Virginia Tech’s offense, it has committed three first half turnovers--two fumbles and an interception by Kyron Drones. The teams first two drives combined for 6 plays and -10 yards.
Hokies have also committed 8 penalties, for 89 yards.
This story will be updated after the game is complete.