Virginia Tech sports updates: soccer victory and football analysis

In men’s soccer, Virginia Tech secured a 2-1 victory over Syracuse at Thompson Field. After a scoreless first half, the Hokies took a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute via an own goal. Syracuse equalized in the 64th minute through Bryson Rodriguez, but Alex Perez scored the decisive goal for Virginia Tech in the 69th minute. The win brings the Hokies to an 8-5-3 record.

In football, Virginia Tech enters a bye week with a 6-2 record and bowl eligibility. Despite a recent win over Clemson, the team faces challenges in third-quarter performance, where they have been outscored 44-10 in ACC play. Key areas for improvement include the secondary, the offensive line, and maintaining consistency throughout all four quarters. The team is scheduled to face SMU on November 6.