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COL BKB: Virginia Tech 75, UAB 49

Published: March. 25, 2008 at 12:45 AM

BLACKSBURG, Va., March 25 (UPI) -- The Virginia Tech Hokies, led by A.D. Vassallo's 18 points, ripped Alabama-Birmingham 75-49 Monday in the second round of the NIT.

Joining Vassallo in double figures were Malcolm Delaney with 17 and Deron Washington with 16 as Virginia tech improved to 21-13. The Hokies' next opponent will be Ole Miss in the quarterfinals Wednesday.

Reggie Huffman led the fifth-seeded Blazers (23-11) with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

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