MBB HOKIES 17-18 | MEDIA GUIDE

One thing has remained a constant over the past half century of basketball at Virginia Tech: The Cassell is one tough place for an opposing team to visit. During its first 56 seasons, Cassell Coliseum has been the venue for 766 Hokie men’s basketball games, and Tech has won 576 of those games for a .751 winning percentage. In recent seasons, the arena has seen a rebirth of sorts in terms of fan excitement. A passionate fan base, competition at the highest level and one of the best arenas in the land make Cassell Coliseum the place to be on game nights. Sellouts are once again becoming the norm, and season tickets continue to sell at a brisk pace. Fans in Cassell Coliseum continue to see a wide-range of enhancements to the fan experience. Virginia Tech officials invested in a new sophisticated sound system for the arena. The programmable system, combined with the video boards installed in 2013, allows for a better atmosphere at games. Last winter, the department added an enhanced LED lighting system to Cassell Coliseum. The new lighting allows instant on-and-off control, zoned lighting, and is adaptable to allow unique lighting for specific needs and events. Also, there is a social media wall, allowing all Hokie fans to interact with the event that is Virginia Tech basketball! For a chance to connect with other Hokies and see one’s tweets and pictures on the video scoreboard, tweet using #Hokies. The student section of Virginia Tech basketball, known as Cassell Guard, has been encouraged to use more cheers and create unique experiences for student season ticket holders. G A M E D A Y E X C I T E M E N T @VT_MBBall @vthokiembb VTMBBALL 6