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BC falls to Virginia Tech in home finale

BOSTON -- Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday.

Zach LeDay led the Hokies (20-8, 9-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 18 points. Ty Outlaw had 16 and Seth Allen 15.

Jerome Robinson scored 25 and Ky Bowman added 16 for the Eagles (9-20, 2-14), who have lost 12 straight.

The Hokies broke a 50-all tie when Justin Robinson hit the first of two free throws that triggered the key run.

Following a driving basket by Allen, BC's Mo Jeffers was whistled for a technical when he slammed the ball to the floor after being called for a blocking foul. Allen then hit two free throws and LeDay had a 3-point play, making it 56-50.

The Hokies capped the run when Outlaw had a 3-pointer from the left corner, Bibbs a 4-point play after he nailed a 3 and was fouled by A.J. Turner, and Bibbs followed with another 3 from the top of the key.

There was a moment in the first half when nearly all 10 of the players on the court hit the floor during a long scramble for a loose ball -- that rolled from inside the 3-point line before it was tied up at midcourt for a jump ball.

BIG PICTURE

Virginia Tech: A victory over BC was very important for the Hokies' NCAA tournament hopes. With two home games left before the conference tourney, they have things lined up well.

Boston College: The Eagles closed out their home schedule with another loss. With Athletic Director Brad Bates stepping down in June, the future of head coach Jim Christian will now be in the hands of another AD after another rough season.

HALFTIME CEREMONY

Former Eagle stars John Bagley (1979-82) and Dana Barros (1985-89) had their jerseys retired during a halftime ceremony.

"Growing up a Boston kid, it was a dream to put the uniform on," said Barros, who became chocked up.

SENIOR DAY

BC honored senior Garland Owens, and graduated seniors Connar Tava and Jeffers at midcourt prior to the game.

UP NEXT

Virginia Tech: The Hokies play their final two games at home, with a matchup against Miami first on Monday. They face Wake Forest on March 4.

Boston College: At No. 21 Notre Dame on Wednesday. The Eagles close out their ACC regular season at Clemson on March 4.