BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech men's basketball opens its 2026-27 season tonight, ushering in its eighth year under head coach Mike Young. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

H1 12:08 | Virginia Tech 19, Coppin State 9

Coppin State calls time after an Amani Hansberry tip-in. Hansberry and Hammond have combined for 15 of Virginia Tech's first 19 points on 6-of-10 (3-of-5 from 3-point) shooting.

The Hokies have taken 15 shots to Coppin State's eight and have a 4-0 steal differential. Virginia Tech has seven second-chance points to the Eagles' zero.

H1 13:30 | Virginia Tech 15, Coppin State 7

Hammond with the steal-and-score. He's now 3-of-4 for eight points and two steals.…