Jaden Schutt scored 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting, and Tech fought off a valiant effort by Winthrop for a 58-52 win over the Eagles at Cassell Coliseum. Kelton Talford made two free throws with 7:47 remaining to pull Winthrop (2-1) into a tie at 42.

Virginia Tech came up with big plays down the stretch Monday night and held off visiting Winthrop 58-52 in a men’s basketball defensive struggle. The Eagles (2-1) led at halftime, were tied midway in the second half, and had a chance to tie the game in the final minute.

Defense Virginia Tech played very well on defense in the first quarter, forcing multiple turnovers and causing Winthrop to get off to a slow shooting start.

Jaydon Young hit two 3-pointers late in the second half and Virginia Tech held off Winthrop 58-52 on Monday in Blacksburg, Va. The first trey gave the Hokies (3-0) a 50-42 lead with 4:59 remaining.

Despite trailing at halftime, the Hokies rebounded over the final 20 minutes to secure a 58-52 victory on Monday night. The Eagles shot just 34.5 percent from the floor (20-58), but the Hokies let the visitors hang around by making just 33.

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