Virginia Tech hosts Mount St. Mary's after Hammond's big game

Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) host Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (1-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. EST in Blacksburg, Virginia. This matchup follows Ben Hammond's standout performance, where he scored 32 points in Virginia Tech's recent 93-88 overtime victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Last season, the Hokies finished with a 14-3 home record and averaged 78.8 points per game, while the Mountaineers struggled with a 15-17 overall record and an average of 68.1 points per game. Virginia Tech aims to build on its strong start, while Mount St. Mary's seeks to improve from its road record of 7-11 last season.

• 9:43 AMYahoo Sports — Mount St. Mary's visits Virginia Tech after Hammond's 32-point game