Ben Hammond, Jaylen Curry lead Virginia Tech to 88-54 victory over Coppin State in season opener

BLACKSBURG, Va. — 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.