First True Road Test For Virginia Tech Comes At Auburn

By: David Cunningham | Managing Editor
Sean Pedulla and Virginia Tech have their first true road test of the season at Auburn on Wednesday. (Jon Fleming)

AUBURN, Ala. — Virginia Tech men’s basketball has its fourth tough test in a week on Wednesday night at Auburn in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

The Hokies (5-2) are a few days removed from an 84-50 loss at the hands of No. 19 Florida Atlantic in Kissimmee, Fla. Meanwhile, the Tigers (4-1) haven’t played since Nov. 21, a 30-point win over Alabama A&M.

Here’s everything you need to know about Auburn ahead of the 9:15 p.m. ET (8:15 p.m. CT) clash on Wednesday in Neville Arena, which will be televised on ESPN2:

Auburn

Record: 4-1
KenPom rating: 17
Bart Torvik rating: 19
Coach: Bruce Pearl — 10th season; 177-112 (.612)
Last season: 21-13 (10-8 SEC); Second round of NCAA Tournament

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