1978–79 Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1978–79 Virginia Tech Hokies Basketball Virginia Tech Hokies logo.svg Metro Conference (1975–1995) Metro 22–9 4–6 Charles Moir 3rd Cassell Coliseum Metro Conference tournament champions NCAA tournament The 1978–79 Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from Blacksburg, Virginia as members of the Metro Conference during the 1978–79 season. The Hokies were led by head coach Charles Moir and played their home games at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. After finishing fourth in the Metro regular season standings, Virginia Tech captured the conference tournament title to secure a bid to the NCAA tournament. As No. 8 seed in the Midwest region, the team beat No. 9 seed Jacksonville in the opening round before losing to eventual National runner-up Indiana State and superstar Larry Bird.Arkansas Advances With Indiana State https://www.nytimes.com/1979/03/12/archives/arkansas-advances-with-indiana-state.html The New York Times March 12, 1979 February 13, 2023 Roster 1978 Virginia Tech Hokies y yes Wayne Robinson y basketball 40 F 6 8 Jr Greensboro, North Carolina Greensboro Day School Charles Moir (Appalachian State) https://hokiesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/1978-79 Schedule and results |- !colspan=9 style=Virginia Tech Hokies| Regular Season Feb 3, 1979 yes yes North Carolina 4 Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina North-South Doubleheader 80–92 OT 12–7 Feb 7, 1979 yes 1978 none Old Dominion Monarchs Old Dominion Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg, Virginia 91–85 13–7 Feb 10, 1979 yes yes 1978 men Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Roanoke Civic Center Roanoke, Virginia 72–78 13–8 Feb 12, 1979 yes yes William & Mary William & Mary Hall Williamsburg, Virginia 55–49 14–8 Feb 17, 1979 yes 1978 men Georgia Southern Eagles Georgia Southern Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg, Virginia 104–84 15–8 Feb 19, 1979 yes 1978 men Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio 76–75 16–8 4–6 Feb 21, 1979 yes 1978 men West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg, Virginia 73–61 17–8 Feb 24, 1979 yes yes 1978 men Richmond Spiders Richmond Robins Center Richmond, Virginia 93–91 18–8 |- !colspan=9 style=Virginia Tech Hokies| Metro Tournament Mar 1, 1979 yes yes 1978 men Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee Quarterfinals 80–74 19–8 Mar 2, 1979 yes yes Louisville 13 Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee Semifinals 72–68 20–8 Mar 3, 1979 yes yes 1978 men Florida State Seminoles Florida State Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee Championship game 68–60 21–8 |- !colspan=9 style=Virginia Tech Hokies| NCAA Tournament Mar 9, 1979 yes yes 8 MW Jacksonville 9 MW Allen Fieldhouse Lawrence, Kansas First round 70–53 22–8 Mar 11, 1979 yes yes 8 MW Indiana State 1 1 MW Allen Fieldhouse Lawrence, Kansas Second round 69–86 22–9 AP Poll 1978-79 Men's Basketball Schedule https://hokiesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/1978-79 Virginia Tech Athletics January 28, 20232021-22 Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Media Guide https://hokiesports.com/documents/2021/11/9//2022_mb_mg__11_9_21.pdf?id=10183 Virginia Tech Athletics January 28, 2023 Rankings 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game Random House 856–857 2009 978-0-345-51392-2 References Category:Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball seasons Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Category:1978 in sports in Virginia Category:1979 in sports in Virginia