Hokies to play in 2018 Gildan Charleston Classic

Strong national field set for annual event

November 16, 2017

Virginia Tech will compete in the 2018 Gildan Charleston Classic in Charleston, South Carolina. Alabama, Appalachian State, Ball State, Davidson, Northeastern, Purdue and Wichita State will join the Hokies in the event. The eight-team field will compete in the early-season tournament from Thursday, Nov,15 through Sunday, Nov 18, at TD Arena in Charleston.

• Ball State completed its second straight 20-win season in 2016-17.

• No. 19 Purdue advanced to the Sweet 16 as a No. 4 seed in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
• Virginia Tech earned a No. 9 seed in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
• No. 6 Wichita State advanced to at least the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

This family-friendly tournament offers the teams a week of practice, play and experiences in and around historic Charleston.

Additional information, including travel packages, can be found on the Charleston Classic site at www.charlestonclassic.com.

The Gildan Charleston Classic is one of 11 college basketball events that is owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN.

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