Virginia Tech Faces Crushing Setback on Eve of Selection Sunday
With Selection Sunday just hours away, Virginia Tech’s NCAA Tournament hopes have taken a devastating hit. For over a week, the Hokies’ postseason fate has been hanging by a thread, dependent on results from other conference tournaments. Unfortunately, the outcome they feared most has come to pass, pushing them to the brink of elimination.
The Hokies had been closely watching the Ivy League Tournament, where they needed Columbia to secure the championship to avoid an automatic bid going to a bubble team. However, things took a dramatic turn when Harvard pulled off a thrilling upset over Princeton in the semifinals, edging them out 70-67. That set up a showdown between Harvard and Columbia in the championship game—one that would decide Virginia Tech’s tournament hopes.
In a stunning twist, Harvard completed their Cinderella run, shocking top-seeded Columbia 74-71 to claim the conference’s automatic bid. This outcome delivered a crushing blow to Virginia Tech’s chances, as it pushed Harvard off the bubble and left the Hokies fighting with Princeton for the final at-large spot in the 68-team field.
Now, the question remains—will Virginia Tech or Princeton claim that last coveted invitation? The Hokies’ resume is strong, but with Selection Sunday looming, their fate is no longer in their hands. The anticipation is at an all-time high as the team and its fans wait anxiously to see if they will hear their name called or be left on the outside looking in.