Hammond and Curry help Virginia Tech beat Iowa 93-88 in OT

On Tuesday night, Virginia Tech emerged victorious over Iowa 93-88 in overtime, thanks to a stellar performance from guard Ben Hammond and sharpshooter Jaylen Curry. Hammond registered a game-high 32 points, including a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, while Curry chipped in with 25 points, including a crucial 3-pointer that extended the Hokies' lead to 84-80 with just 1:38 left in overtime.

Hammond's shooting prowess was on display early, as he drained 9 of his 16 field goals, including three treys. He added the game's first three-pointer at the half to give Virginia Tech a 41-40 cushion. Despite Iowa taking a 72-69 lead with 6:27 remaining in regulation, Hammond broke the deadlock by sinking another trey. Curry sealed the win with a layup with 1:04 left, prompting Hammond to commit his final foul with just one second left in regulation.

Ty’Reek Coleman responded with a pair of free throws to extend the game to overtime. The Hokies' Amani Hansberry added 16 points during the contest, while Cooper Koch led Iowa with 26 points. Coleman chipped in 20 points off the bench, and Isaia Howard contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds for Iowa.

Looking ahead, Virginia Tech will host Mount St. Mary's on Friday, while Iowa will host Creighton at home on Sunday.