Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Virginia Tech Hokies

Lawal's 20, Hansberry's 19 power Virginia Tech past Charleston Southern 98-67

The Hokies have now won ten consecutive opening-night games, a streak going back to the 2016-17 season.

Lawal, one of just four returners for Virginia Tech, was 5-for-10 from the field and 10-for-12 on free throws.

After a three-pointer from the Buccaneers cut their deficit to single-digits early in the second half, the Hokies erupted to a 19-0 run that stretched almost six minutes of game time and extended their lead to 28 points.

Hansberry, a transfer from West Virginia, also collected 13 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block in his Hokie debut. Jailen Bedford, who arrived from UNLV, chipped in with 13 points and five rebounds.

Neoklis Avdalas scored eight points and dished out nine assists in his collegiate debut.

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