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Virginia Tech beats Bryant 78-61 behind Lawal's 18 points, 13 rebounds

Tobi Lawal led Virginia Tech with 18 points and 13 rebounds as the team shot 52% and secured their first 5-0 start since 2022-23, coach Mike Young's 110th win.

  • On Wednesday night, Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team beat Bryant Bulldogs by 17 points as forward Tobi Lawal led with 13 rebounds, improving to 5-0 this season.
  • Virginia Tech was without Amani Hansberry, who was held out day-to-day with an ankle issue, and Mike Young said it's because "Hansberry is such a critical part of what we do," giving Antonio Dorn and Christian Gurdak more minutes.
  • After a rocky start, Virginia Tech closed the first half on a 15-4 run for a 32-24 lead, with Christian Gurdak adding 15 points as the Hokies shot 52%.
  • Coach Mike Young recorded his 110th win when Virginia Tech will open the Battle 4 Atlantis against Colorado State next Wednesday at Paradise Island, Bahamas, with Hansberry expected to start.
  • The Hokies won the rebounding battle, outrebounding Bryant 38-24 led by Tobi Lawal's 13 and Tyler Johnson's nine as Virginia Tech coaching staff used the game to develop youth before an eight-day layoff ahead of Battle 4 Atlantis beginning Wednesday, Nov. 26.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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