{
  "id": 18423048,
  "title": "Hansberry's 23 points power Virginia Tech past Mercer 96-67",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hansberrys-23-points-power-virginia-tech-past-mercer-96-67",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:17:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hansberrys-23-points-power-virginia-021721673.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Amani Hansberry led the way for Virginia Tech in a decisive 96-67 win over Mercer on Thursday night. Benjamin Hammond provided 16 points, while Jaylen Curry contributed 14 points, five rebounds and four assists. Virginia Tech’s defense was solid, committing just four turnovers en route to a 48.6% field goal percentage (34 of 70). KJ Lamonte led the Mercer (1-1) squad with 21 points and Isaiah Elohim added 11 points. Virginia Tech shot 48.6% from the field and closed out the game strong with a 21-1 run to cement their victory.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Amani Hansberry scored 23 points, Ben Hammond added 16 and Virginia Tech pulled away from Mercer for a 96-67 victory Thursday night.The Hokies (2-0) led 18-13 before taking control with a 21-1 run.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hansberry’s 23 points power Virginia Tech past Mercer 96-67",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hansberrys-23-points-power-virginia-tech-past-mercer-96-67-18425050",
        "published": "2026-11-06T02:18:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}