BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — The Virginia Tech Hokies, riding momentum from a key road win, will look to solidify their NCAA tournament resume when they host the struggling Florida State Seminoles in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball matchup on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech (17-8) enters on a high note after defeating Clemson 76-66 on the road Wednesday. The Hokies have won four of their last six, showcasing a balanced attack. Guard Ben Hammond, a player to watch, is coming off a 19-point performance against Clemson and has averaged 18.1 points over his last seven games. His backcourt mate, Jailen Bedford, poured in 23 points in the win, providing crucial secondary scoring. Florida State (11-13) aims to halt a skid that has seen it lose five of its last seven, including a heartbreaking 61-58 home loss to Virginia on Tuesday. Despite the defeat, guard Robert McCray shined with 20 points, four assists and three blocks. McCray has been a bright spot for the Seminoles, averaging over 17 points per game in February and serving as the team’s primary offensive catalyst. Forward Lajae Jones added 21 points in the loss. The matchup pits Virginia Tech’s pursuit of a postseason bid against a Florida State team desperate to climb back to .500 in conference play. The Hokies have been strong at home this season, while the Seminoles have struggled for consistency, exemplified by a 113-69 loss to North Carolina State last month followed by a narrow win over Notre Dame. Historically, games between these two have been tightly contested, often decided in the final minutes. Virginia Tech will rely on its efficient offense and home-court advantage, while Florida State’s hopes likely hinge on McCray’s ability to create offense and a defensive effort capable of slowing Hammond and Bedford. The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. tipoff. For Virginia Tech, it represents a critical opportunity to pad its win total before a tough closing stretch that includes road games at North Carolina and Virginia. Florida State, sitting at 11-13, needs a signature road victory to revitalize its season.