OT win over Iowa gives Virginia Tech 'a lot to build upon' MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times Nov 11, 2026 1 hr ago 0 1 of 3 Virginia Tech guard Jaylen Curry, right, is guarded by Iowa's Kael Combs in Tuesday's game. Curry had 25 points, including nine in overtime. Courtesy Va. Tech Virginia Tech point guard Ben Hammond scored a career-best 32 points in Tuesday's overtime win. He fouled out at the end of regulation. Courtesy Va. Tech Virginia Tech's Amani Hansberry puts up a shot in Tuesdays win. He had 16 points. Courtesy Va. Tech Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times The Virginia Tech men's basketball team did not have the services of Ben Hammond for overtime Tuesday night.kAmqFE E96 w@<:6D DE:== H@?]k^AmkAm~<=29@>2 $E2E6 EC2?D76C y2J=6? rFCCJ D4@C65 ?:?6 @7 9:D ad A@:?ED :? @G6CE:>6 E@ 96=A E96 w@<:6D 362E q:8 %6? >6>36C x@H2 hb\gg :? 2 ?6FEC2=\D:E6 82>6 2E E96 %JD@? tG6?ED r6?E6C :? $:@FI r:EJ[ x@H2]k^AmkAmQr6CE2:?=J 2 8C62E D:8? 96C6 :? }@G6>36C[Q %649 4@249 |:<6 *@F?8 D2:5 :? 2 A@DE82>6 E6=64@?76C6?46] Qp =@?8 H2J E@ 8@[ … 3FE x E2<6 ?@E9:?8 2H2J 7C@> @FC E62>] x@H2VD C62==J 8@@5[ 6I46AE:@?2==J H6==\4@24965] %96JVG6 8@E 8@@5 A=2J6CD]k^Am People are also reading… Cuts to schools, social services on Smyth supervisors' agenda Smyth voters convey their priorities Cadaver dog helps search Smyth County site Veterans Day, flag retirement ceremonies coming up in Chilhowie, Marion Would listless MLB team trade unicorn shortstop? 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Hansberry 'terrific' for Virginia Tech men's basketball against Mercer Hansberry had 23 points, while Tyler Johnson had eight points and nine rebounds.
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Seth Greenberg sizes up Virginia Tech, UVa men's basketball The ESPN analyst and ex-Hokies coach is optimistic about the Hokies and Cavs.
Transfers hope to boost Virginia Tech men's basketball Mike Young will start transfers Curry, Heide and Elohim on Tuesday.
