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Stanford's Okorie Hits Last-Second Three to Beat Virginia Tech

1/9/2026

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Stanford defeated Virginia Tech 69-68 as Ebuka Okorie of Stanford hit a game-winning three with 3.3 seconds left.
Okorie scored 31 points, including 11 in the final 2:18, as Stanford mounted a 14-1 run to secure the win.
Neoklis Avdalas of Virginia Tech led the Hokies with 21 points.
In other games, Virginia defeated Cal 84-60, Clemson beat SMU 74-70, and Miami defeated Wake Forest 81-77, with a rematch on Saturday.

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Stanford defeated Virginia Tech 69-68 as Ebuka Okorie of Stanford hit a game-winning three with 3.3 seconds left.
Okorie scored 31 points, including 11 in the final 2:18, as Stanford mounted a 14-1 run to secure the win.
Neoklis Avdalas of Virginia Tech led the Hokies with 21 points.
In other games, Virginia defeated Cal 84-60, Clemson beat SMU 74-70, and Miami defeated Wake Forest 81-77, with a rematch on Saturday.