Hammond and Curry power Virginia Tech past Iowa in overtime

Virginia Tech overcame foul trouble and a rebounding deficit to beat Iowa 93-88 in overtime in Iowa City on November 10. Ben Hammond finished with 32 points, while Jaylen Curry contributed 25 for the unbeaten Hokies, who improved to 3-0. Iowa fell to 2-1.

Hammond shot 9-for-16, made three 3-pointers and converted all 11 of his free throws. He hit a three at the first-half buzzer to put Virginia Tech ahead 41-40, then exited on fouls one second before regulation ended. Iowa’s Ty’Reek Coleman hit a free throw on one of two tries to level the score at 79 and send it to overtime.

Curry scored nine of Virginia Tech’s 14 points in the extra period. His scoring included a jumper late in overtime that put the Hokies up 88-85. Amani Hansberry contributed 16 points. Iowa’s Cooper Koch led the team with 26, while Coleman had 20 and Isaia Howard recorded 13 points and 15 rebounds.

Iowa outrebounded Virginia Tech 40-26 and had an 18-9 edge in offensive rebounds. The game featured 56 fouls, and the Hawkeyes attempted 47 free throws. Virginia Tech coach Mike Young called the win significant but cautioned that the season was still young.

Virginia Tech will host Mount St. Mary’s on Friday. Iowa is scheduled to welcome Creighton on Sunday.