National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Virginia Tech 96, Morehead St. 63
When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, Virginia
Officials: # Les Jones, # Clarence Armstrong, # Mike Stuart
Attendance: 5390

Virginia Tech made 57.4 percent of its field goals, led by the shooting performance from freshman guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, in a 96-63 victory over Morehead State on Saturday at Blacksburg, Va.

Alexander-Walker scored 18 points while making 7 of 9 shots from the field, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range. Justin Bibbs scored 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Ahmed Hill finished with 12 points.

Alexander-Walker, Bibbs and Hill -- all guards -- are shooting 108 of 179 (60.3 percent) through the first six games of the season, including 48 of 91 (52.7 percent) from 3-point range.

Morehead State (1-4) was led by Djimon Henson's 17 points and four assists.

Virginia Tech (5-1) tallied 20 assists, led by reserve forward Chris Clarke's five. Alexander-Walker and Bibbs also each had four assists.

Virginia Tech never trailed after taking an 8-0 lead. The Hokies went on a 16-2 run to open a 26-8 lead with 9:26 left in the first half and they cruised from there.

The Hokies built their lead to 51-23 by halftime. They led by 40 points at one point, 82-42 with 8:26 left in regulation.

Morehead State tallied 20 turnovers while producing only 12 assists.
Top Game Performances
 
Morehead St.   Virginia Tech
Djimon Henson 17 Scoring Nickeil Alexander-Walker 18
Djimon Henson 4 Assists Chris Clarke 5
Adrian Hicks 6 Rebounds Kerry Blackshear Jr. 9
Adrian Hicks 2 Free Throws Made Kerry Blackshear Jr. 5
Djimon Henson 1 Steals Nickeil Alexander-Walker 2
Londell King 2 Blocks Kerry Blackshear Jr. 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Morehead St. 63 43.3 4-17 7-14 12 28 3 2 20
Virginia Tech 96 57.4 10-23 24-27 20 29 3 5 14