Assists In the first half, the Hokies did a good job getting the offense flowing compared to the previous game by creating easy shots for each other. Virgini

Mylyjael Poteat scored a career-high 25 points and delivered the go-ahead three-point play in the final seconds to lift Virginia Tech past visiting Miami 86-85 on Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.

Ben Hammond makes a nice pass to Mylyjael Poteat, who drains a bucket and the winning free throw to lead Virginia Tech past Miami 86-85.

Coming into Saturday, the Heat were 5-5 in games without Butler this season. They also had not lost a game by more than 19 points. As -400 favorites against Utah at home, Miami's 9-for-35 shooting performance from three and -25 rebound margin sealed the embarrassing result that nearly doubled its worst losing margin on the season.

When asked if he believes his joy for basketball can be restored while remaining in South Florida, Butler responded, "Probably not.”