FAU Triumphs Over Virginia Tech in ESPN Events Invitational Championship

Alijah Martin Scores 17 Points, Named Tournament MVP

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) defeated Virginia Tech 84-50 in the ESPN Events Invitational championship game, with Alijah Martin scoring a game-high 17 points and Vladislav Goldin contributing 14 points.
Martin, who made 5 of 9 shots, including 3 of 4 3-pointers, was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.
FAU's victory was marked by a 19-0 run in the second half, which solidified their lead.
Virginia Tech, usually a strong shooting team, struggled with their 3-point shots, missing the first 15 attempts.
FAU outperformed Virginia Tech in shooting percentage and rebounds, with a final shooting percentage of 56.9% and a 40-29 advantage in rebounds.