Mitchell leads Clemson to 59-51 victory over No. 11 Hokies

Virginia Tech's Ahmed Hill drives against Clemson's John Newman III (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Clemson's Shelton Mitchell (4) shoots a 3-pointer over Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Clemson's Marcquise Reed (2) tries to pass while defended by Virginia Tech's Isaiah Wilkins, right, and Ty Outlaw during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Clemson's Shelton Mitchell (4) shoots a 3-pointer over Virginia Tech's Wabissa Bede during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Clemson's head coach Brad Brownell, left, shares a laugh with Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)