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11/03 20:35 CST Ben Hammond, Jaylen Curry lead Virginia Tech to 88-54 victory
over Coppin State in season opener
Ben Hammond, Jaylen Curry lead Virginia Tech to 88-54 victory over Coppin State
in season opener
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) --- Ben Hammond had 20 points, Jaylen Curry scored 19 and
Virginia Tech rolled to an 88-54 victory over Coppin State on Tuesday night in
a season opener.
Hammond made 6 of 14 shots with four 3-pointers for the Hokies, adding eight
assists and seven steals. Curry made 6 of 9 shots with three 3-pointers.
Amani Hansberry totaled 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists for Virginia
Tech, and Tyler Johnson scored 13 off the bench.
Hansberry dunked off his offensive rebound to give Virginia Tech a 19-9 lead
through the first eight minutes.
Curry hit all three of his 3-pointers and scored 15, Hansberry added 11 points
and Hammond 10 for a 45-27 advantage at halftime. The Hokies were never
threatened after the break.
Brendan Johnson led Coppin State with 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting. The rest
of the Eagles made 11 of 39 shots (28%).
Virginia Tech made half of its 58 shots, including 13 of 28 from distance (46%).
Up next Coppin State: At George Mason on Friday. Virginia Tech: Hosts Mercer on Thursday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full men's basketball coverage here
Up next Coppin State: At George Mason on Friday. Virginia Tech: Hosts Mercer on Thursday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full men's basketball coverage here
