The Hokies huddle up before going back to the locker room after pre-game warmups. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Buzz Williams looks down the sideline at his counterpart at the beginning of play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Bibbs looks for an opening in the Mississippi defense. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Bibbs (right) fires off a corner three in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Justin Robinson gets past an Ole MIss defender in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Buzz Williams celebrates a defensive stop. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Zach Leday tries to dribble around an Ole Miss defender in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Zach Leday looks up for an outlet pass underneath the basket. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Mississippi head coach Andy Kennedy closes his eyes after his team commits a foul in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech cheerleaders prepare for a synchonized stunt during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke looks up as he tries to get past a Mississippi defender in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech cheerleaders wave to the crowd during a break in the action. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech High Techs perform during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A team of dogs from Mutts Gone Nuts performs a variety of tricks and stunts for the game's halftime show. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A team of dogs performs a variety of tricks and stunts for the game's halftime show. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokiebird can't believe what he's seeing as the dogs finish up their halftime performance. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Joan Houghton and one of her dogs thanks the crowd at the end of their halftime performance. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ahmed Hill looks for a pass in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ahmed Hill dribbles the ball while weighing his options on offense. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Khadim Sy picks up his dribble under the basket in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Buzz Williams exchanges some words with referee Roger Ayers. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Khadim Sy and Ahmed Hill pick Justin Robinson up off the floor after he's fouled on his way to the basket. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Seth Allen chases down a loose ball in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Buzz Williams voices his displeasure with a foul call against the Hokies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Mississippi head coach Andy Kennedy yells at a referee after a foul is called against his team. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Seth Allen fires off a pass to the corner in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Zach Leday attempts a three point shot in front of the Virginia Tech bench. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Seth Allen fights for a loose ball late in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Buzz Williams celebrates a forced turnover against Ole Miss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Buzz Williams shouts instructions to his players as the Hokies try to put Ole Miss away. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ahmed Hill flies towards the hoop in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Zach Leday dribbles towards the basket late in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke loses his handle on the ball as he tries to dribble downcourt quickly. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Zach Leday leaps up for a slam dunk late in the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Buzz Williams celebrates a defensive stop and foul against Ole Miss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Buzz Williams laughs at a referee after a quick chat during a break in the action. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke celebrates a Zach Leday dunk that helps seal the game for the Hokies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chris Clarke defends a last minute Mississippi shot attempt late in the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech cheerleaders wait for a Hokies free throw attempt. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ole Miss player Cullen Neal looks at the ball after he failed to stop a turnover out of bounds at the end of the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ahmed Hill celebrates with Tyrie Jackson and Greg Donlon after the final whistle. Virginia Tech defeated Mississippi 80-75. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)