Fans hold up signs remembering Kobe and Gigi Bryant , killed earlier in the week in a helicopter crash, before the opening tip. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

A fan holds up a large cardboard head of Hokies head coach Mike Young. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Tyrece Radford grabs a rebound in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young looks on after a foul call in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Wabissa Bede looks to inbound the ball in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

P.J. Horne attempts to defend a Florida State fast break in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokies play defense in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Florida State finds the open three point shot against the Virginia Tech defense. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hunter Catoor celebrates a three point shot. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Wabissa Bede speaks with Hunter Catoor during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokiebird performs with the Virginia Tech High Techs during a timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Wabissa Bede attempts to defend Florida State's Devin Vassell. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Students watch as the second half starts. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley picks up his dribble on a layup attempt in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Isaiah Wilkins attempts a mid-range jumper. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

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Tyrece Radford attempts to dribble the ball through the Florida State defense late in the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hokies head coach Mike Young argues with a referee after a foul call. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hunter Catoor dribbles the basketball on a drive towards the basket. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)