A giant-sized American flag is unfurled on the Cassell Collesium court during the national anthem to commemorate Veterans' Day. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies' unveil their NIT tournament banner from last season before the opening tip. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke runs out onto the court during pre-game introductions. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Cassell Guard gets photographed as they jump up and down to Enter Sandman right before tipoff. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The student section and Virginia Tech sprit squads jump to Enter Sandman at the start of the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Christ Clarke is fouled on a drive to the basket. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke pulls up for a jump shot over two Maine defenders. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Robinson picks up his dribble and looks to pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke drops off the ball for a teammate after a defender appears. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies' bench celebrates the first Virginia Tech three pointer of the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Robinson looks to score through a pair of Maine defenders. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Bibbs dribbles the ball towards the basket in the frst half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech High Techs perform for the crowd during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Zach Leday picks up his dribble and looks towards the basket. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech bench celebrates another three point shot by the Hokies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Members of the Virginia Tech High Techs and Cheerleader squads perform for the crowd during a break in the action. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Robinson (5) looks at a loose ball on a Maine possession as head coach Buzz Williams shouts instructions from the sideline right behind. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech student section watches as play resumes after a foul. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke slams a ball down for a dunk on a fast break play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams reacts after a foul call goes against his team in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Buzz Williams gives instructions to one of his new freshmen, Khadim Sy. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ty Outlaw attemps a pair of free throws for his first points as a Virginia Tech Hokie. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Johnny Hamilton gets fouled as he tries to grab a rebound late in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
