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Hokies make quick work of Radford

A 13-0 run early helped Virginia Tech to a 65-39 win over the Highlanders.

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Virginia Tech's David N'Guessan dunks against Radford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Storm Murphy scored 17 points, Justyn Mutts had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Virginia Tech beat Radford 65-39.

Hokies in cruise control over Radford

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Virginia Tech's Hunter Cattoor, left, grabs a loose ball in front of Radford's Cam McNeil during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Murphy made four of Virginia Tech’s 10 3-pointers. Radford was just 2 of 24 from distance. Three of VT’s 3-pointers came in the final five minutes. Mutts started Virginia Tech’s 13-0 run in the first half to build a 20-7 lead, and the Hokies led by at least seven points the rest of the half. Mutts also capped an 8-2 spurt to start the second half for a 13-point lead. Keve Aluma added 10 points for Virginia Tech.

𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 ⁉️@Murphy_Storm and @JM_Squarepants, take your spot on #SCTop10 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪❗️

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— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) November 16, 2021

The Hokies improve to (3-0).