The Hokiebird jumps to Enter Sandman before the opening tip. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Wabissa Bede signals a play call to his team as he dribbles the ball up court in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Head coach Mike Young adjusts his jacket in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley holds the ball away from a Coppin State defender as he looks for a pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley pulls up for a mid-range jump shot in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley dribbles the ball upcourt. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Isaiah Wilkins dribbles the ball after collecting a rebound underneath the Hokies' basket in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hunter Cattoor fires off a no-look pass in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Students in the front row of the Cassell Guard dance to music during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Nahiem Alleyne is fouled as he attempts a layup in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Virginia Tech High Techs perform for the crowd during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Tyrece Radford looks up at the basket in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Brenden Palmer pulls up for a three point shot attempt in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Head coach Mike Young speaks with the media following the game. The Hokies defeated Coppin State in their home opener 74-42. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)