The Virginia Tech Hokies have struggled at times this season, particularly in ACC play. Amid those struggles, however, Tobi Lawal has stood out and now he’s earning more and more trust from head coach Mike Young.

Virginia Tech junior forward Tobi Lawal scored on a dunk one minute and 11 seconds into Wednesday’s game against Florida State to put the Hokies ahead 2-0. Tech would never trail again, defeating the Seminoles 76-66 in Tallahassee.

Courtesy of Florida State Sports Information Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal scored a game-high 17 points, including the first two points of the game, and the Hokies never trailed in defeating Florida State,

Virginia Tech has lost three straight coming into tonight's game vs Florida State and the Hokies are hoping to snap that losing streak and avoid falling further

Virginia Tech has lost three straight coming into tonight's game vs Florida State and the Hokies are hoping to snap that losing streak and avoid falling further

After losing on the road to Georgia Tech earlier this week, Virginia Tech will be back at home today to face the Clemson Tigers, who have won four straight game

After losing on the road to Georgia Tech earlier this week, Virginia Tech will be back at home today to face the Clemson Tigers, who have won four straight game

Virginia Tech has lost three straight coming into tonight's game vs Florida State and the Hokies are hoping to snap that losing streak and avoid falling further

After losing on the road to Georgia Tech earlier this week, Virginia Tech will be back at home today to face the Clemson Tigers, who have won four straight game

After losing on the road to Georgia Tech earlier this week, Virginia Tech will be back at home today to face the Clemson Tigers, who have won four straight game

Goodbye to the Chris Marve era. Welcome the Sam Siefkes era. Virginia Tech shocked the world with their defensive coordinator hire as they signed Arizona Cardin