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BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech officials planned to evaluate options for Saturday’s football game against East Carolina on Wednesday morning, after receiving the latest projections for Hurricane Florence.

Then the Pirates announced they wouldn’t show up.

Citing safety concerns as a result of Hurricane Florence, ECU announced Tuesday afternoon it would not travel to No. 13 Virginia Tech (2-0) for this weekend’s game, unilaterally making the decision to cancel the contest.

An official with East Carolina (1-1), which beat another ACC opponent, North Carolina, on Saturday, said ECU hopes the game can be rescheduled.

“Citing significant imminent safety concerns, ECU has decided it will not travel to Blacksburg for Saturday’s football game against Virginia Tech due to the forecast track of Hurricane Florence that includes the high probability of a catastrophic impact on the region and perilous travel conditions before, during and after the storm,” the release from East Carolina said.

According to a release from Virginia Tech, the Hokies had planned to wait until Wednesday before making a decision on the game.