Overview
- The Hokies improved to 10-2 with a fourth straight victory and moved to 7-0 at Cassell Coliseum.
- Virginia Tech pulled away after halftime, using a 15-1 burst and a 20-point second-half margin to seal it.
- Shooting efficiency stood out as Tech hit 54% from the field and 11 of 24 from three-point range.
- Depth produced steady scoring: Christian Gurdak posted 13 points and eight rebounds, Amani Hansberry had 12 and nine, Tyler Johnson added 12, and Ben Hammond scored 10.
- UMES slipped to 4-11 with a fifth consecutive loss, going 4-for-27 from deep with 14 turnovers; next up is Wagner on Wednesday, while Virginia Tech hosts Elon on Saturday.