UNC Greensboro was scorched by Jarell Eddie for 28 points as Virginia Tech defeated them 96-87 in NCAA action on Monday.

Virginia Tech was the ATS victor, as they covered the 5.5-point spread as a favorite.

Virginia Tech got 26 points from Erick Green and another 10 points from Robert Brown. Erick Green contributed 6 assists, while Marshall Wood cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

UNC Greensboro got a 25-point performance from Trevis Simpson, who was supported by 23 points from Derrell Armstrong. Drew Parker had 4 assists in a losing cause for UNC Greensboro, while Kelvin McNeil grabbed 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Virginia Tech were victorious, as the score was 45-41 at the break.

Virginia Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-38.