Virginia Tech Tops Western Carolina, 54-40
Jamon Gordon leads the Hokies with 10 points and 11 rebounds
Coleman Collins (33) of Virginia Tech is fouled on his way to the basket against Western Carolina.

Coleman Collins (33) of Virginia Tech is fouled on his way to the basket against Western Carolina.

Nov. 13, 2005

Box Score

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Guard Jamon Gordon had 10 points and 11 rebounds Sunday as Virginia Tech defeated Western Carolina 54-40 in the NABC Classic.

The Hokies (2-1) took a 6-2 lead, but the Catamounts went on a 12-0 run to gain the advantage. A Coleman Collins basket put the Hokies back in front 18-16, but the Catamounts (1-2) closed the half with a 7-2 run to take a 23-20 halftime lead.

Virginia Tech mad just 3 of 18 field goal attempts in the first half but stayed close by hitting 13 of 17 free throws.

A steal by Deron Washington and his two subsequent foul shots with 18:24 left put the Hokies ahead to stay, 24-23.

Markus Sails scored 13 points, and Washington and Zabian Dowdell had 10 apiece for the Hokies.

David Berghoefer led the Catamounts with 11 points.