Hokies defeat Wolfpack with late defensive stand

Behind three John Love fied goals and the first touchdown in maroon and orange for Marcellous Hawkins, the Virginia Tech football team defeated NC State 23-21 Saturday night for the club’s second consecutive victory. The Hokies have now started 1-0 in ACC play for the fifth time in the last six seasons and stand at 2-3 on the season.

Tech began the scoring in the first quarter with Love’s first attempt of the evening a 39-yarder with 8:51 to go in the first quarter. After State took the lead with a score, the Hokies scored 10 unanswered to take a 13-7 lead into the locker room.

In the second half, the Hokies’ defense continued to pressure the Wolfpack, allowing just 299 total yards on 66 plays.

State held a 21-20 lead in the fourth quarter after a Jayden Scott rushing touchdown, but the Hokies’ offense put together a nine-play drive that culminated in Love’s game-winning kick from 49 yards.

Tech’s defense closed out the game getting a stop on fourth down with 45 ticks to go.