Notre Dame ends three-game skid, defeats Virginia Tech 70-63 as team honors former coach Digger Phelps

Notre Dame forward Zach Auguste (30) yells after hitting a shot and being fouled during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Virginia Tech forward Christian Beyer (22) lets out a yell as Notre Dame guard Eric Atkins (0) maneuvers past him to the basket during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Digger Phelps shares a laugh with ESPN colleagues Jay Williams, left, and Rece Davis before a NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Virginia Tech on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard/forward Pat Connaughton (24) works under the basket during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A ring of honor banner for former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Digger Phelps is revealed during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Digger Phelps speaks after being inducted into the school’s ring of honor during halftime on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard Steve Vasturia (32) puts up a shot on a fast break during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)