Virginia Tech opened the 2026-27 men's basketball season with a blowout victory over Coppin State, led by guard Ben Hammond. The Hokies' season-opening win was reported on November 4, 2026.
Hammond, who wears number 3 for Virginia Tech, was the standout performer in the contest. The guard previously appeared in the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on March 10, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Virginia Tech faced Wake Forest.
The game against Coppin State marked the start of the Hokies' new campaign. Further details on the final score and individual statistics were not immediately available.
