Mutts, N'Guessan lead Virginia Tech in blowout of Maine
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- — Justyn Mutts scored 15 points, David N’Guessan added 15 off the bench and Virginia Tech beat Maine 82-47 on Tuesday in the season opener for both squads.
N'Guessan didn't miss a shot in seven attempts on his way to a career high.
The Hokies rushed to a 19-7 lead with 12:41 to play before intermission and never trailed. Virginia Tech led 46-22 at the break shooting 58% (19 for 33). Eight Virginia Tech players entered the scoring column in the first half.
Nahiem Alleyne added 13 points for the Hokies, who finished 53% shooting (35 for 66) overall.
Kristians Feierbergs and Byron Ireland each scored nine points off the bench for Maine.
Virginia Tech is 2-0 all time against the Black Bears. The other victory occurred on Nov. 11, 2016 in an 80-67, which also served as a season opener.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Roger Ayers
- Scott Arbogast
- Isaac Barnett
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-12 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| SMU | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Clemson | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Stanford | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| NC State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Wake Forest | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Louisville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| California | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Virginia | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Syracuse | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Miami | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-8 |
| Florida State | 0-2 | 2 | 9-4 |
| Boston College | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 5-7 |
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