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Instant Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 82-62 Win Over Mount St. Mary's
Amani Hansberry scored 20 points and Isaiah Elohim added a career-high 16 as the Hokies forced 23 turnovers and improved to 4-0.
On Friday, Virginia Tech defeated Mount St. Mary's 82-62, led by forward Amani Hansberry's 20 points and contributions from guards Ben Hammond and Isaiah Elohim with 18 and 16 points respectively.
Virginia Tech's defensive pressure forced 23 turnovers against the Mountaineers, limiting Mount St. Mary's to just 48 field-goal attempts at Cassell Coliseum.
Dominating the glass, the Hokies secured 21 offensive rebounds compared to Mount St. Mary's nine, winning the overall rebound battle 41-32 while recording 14 steals.
Coach Mike Young described the team as a "work-in-progress" following the victory, emphasizing the squad's physicality and toughness on the court.
Virginia Tech hosts Richmond on Monday, November 16, with the 3-1 Spiders presenting the next test for the undefeated Hokies.