Coppin State Eagles @ Virginia Tech Hokies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
COPP | 19 | 36 | 55 |
| 45 | 55 | 100 |
Hokies crank up defense, beat Coppin State 100-55
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
Blacksburg, VA
Referee:Mark Schnur
Referee:Isaac Barnett
Referee:Paul Tuomey
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State | 6-2 | - | 10-13 |
| Howard | 6-3 | 0.5 | 16-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 5-3 | 1 | 9-14 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 1.5 | 6-17 |
| Norfolk State | 5-4 | 1.5 | 12-14 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-5 | 2.5 | 8-18 |
| Coppin State | 3-6 | 3.5 | 5-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-8 | 5.5 | 6-18 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 12-1 | - | 23-2 |
| Virginia | 10-2 | 1.5 | 22-3 |
| Clemson | 10-3 | 2 | 20-6 |
| Miami | 9-3 | 2.5 | 20-5 |
| NC State | 9-4 | 3 | 18-8 |
| North Carolina | 8-4 | 3.5 | 20-5 |
| Louisville | 8-4 | 3.5 | 19-6 |
| SMU | 6-6 | 5.5 | 17-8 |
| California | 6-7 | 6 | 18-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 6-7 | 6 | 17-9 |
| Syracuse | 6-7 | 6 | 15-11 |
| Florida State | 5-7 | 6.5 | 12-13 |
| Stanford | 5-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Wake Forest | 4-8 | 7.5 | 13-12 |
| Notre Dame | 3-10 | 9 | 12-14 |
| Boston College | 2-10 | 9.5 | 9-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-11 | 10 | 11-15 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-11 | 10 | 9-17 |
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