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Virginia Tech secures 88-54 win over Coppin State in opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Virginia Tech secures 88-54 win over Coppin State in opener
Summary

Virginia Tech dominated Coppin State with an 88-54 victory in their season opener on November 3. Ben Hammond led the Hokies with 20 points, while Jaylen Curry contributed 19 points, including three three-pointers. Virginia Tech established a commanding lead early, reaching a 45-27 advantage by halftime. The team made half of their 58 shots and excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 28 attempts. For Coppin State, Brendan Johnson was the top scorer with 17 points. Following this matchup, Coppin State will face George Mason on November 6, and Virginia Tech will host Mercer on November 5.

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  • •Ben Hammond scores 20 points for Virginia Tech.
  • •Jaylen Curry adds 19 points with three three-pointers.
  • •Hokies lead 45-27 at halftime.
  • •Virginia Tech shoots 50% from the field.
  • •Coppin State faces George Mason next.
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  • 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Hammond, Jaylen Curry lead Virginia Tech to 88-54 victory over Coppin State in season opener
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(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.

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