Malik Muller in gets introduced in the pre-game ceremonies.

The Hokies huddle up before tipoff.

Malik Muller dribbles the ball down the court. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Malik Muller dribbles the ball down the court. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Adam Smith tries to get around an Appalachian State defender. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Jalen Hudson looks for an opening. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Malik Muller pulls up to pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Ahmed HIll gets set on defense in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Shane Henry battles Appalachian State's Jacob Lawson in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Will Johnston fires off a pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Jalen Hudson dribbles the ball in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Bibbs gets set on defense in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Jalen Hudson tries to get around the Appalachian State defense in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Satchel Pierce defends App State's Tommy Spagnolo. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Appalachian State head coach Jim Fox voices his opinion to the referees after a foul is called on his team.

Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams looks on during a break in play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Adam Smith looks for a pass as Buzz Williams looks on in the background. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Malik Muller (1) dribbes the ball down court. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson dribbles the ball in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams makes his feelings about a foul call known. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams sits down on the Hokies bench during a timeout in play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Bibbs fires off a pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Adam Smith pulls up for a pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson runs free on a fast break. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

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Malik Muller (1) gets ready for a free throw. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Joey van Zegeren plays hard defense in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson attempts a layup as App State's Jacob Lawson goes for the block. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams sits down with his team during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Appalachian State players celebrate as the Hokies final buzzer beater attempt falls short. The Mountaneers won 65-63. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)