Hokies crank up defense, beat Coppin State 100-55
Lynn Kidd throws down big dunk vs. Coppin State Eagles
Lynn Kidd throws down big dunk vs. Coppin State Eagles
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- — Sean Pedulla had 15 points and 10 assists, Lynn Kidd had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Virginia Tech beat Coppin State 100-55 in the season opener for both on Monday night.
The Hokies also got 13 points from Hunter Cattoor and 12 each from Tyler Nickel and Brandon Rechsteiner in shooting 52% from the floor and making 13 3s. They also outscored the visitors 30-4 off turnovers and outrebounded them 43-22.
The Eagles were led by Preist Ryan and Justin Winston with 12 points each and Toto Fagbenle with 10.
The Hokies led 45-19 at the intermission and never let up, leading by as many as 47 in the final minute. In all, 11 Hokies played and all of them scored.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Isaac Barnett
- Paul Tuomey
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| SMU | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Stanford | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Clemson | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wake Forest | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| NC State | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| North Carolina | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Boston College | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| California | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Louisville | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Virginia | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Syracuse | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Miami | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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