Ben Hammond scored 16 points and connected on the game-winning layup as Virginia Tech defeated South Carolina 86-83 in overtime on Tuesday night in Columbia, S.C.Hammond, who shot 5-of-9 from the floor and dished out two assists, saw his up-and-under attempt kiss off the glass and fall through the hoop with 13 seconds left to play.Amani Hansberry, who added one free throw in the waning moments of the game to pad Virginia Tech’s lead, powered the Hokies (7-2) with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Jaden Schutt added 12 points.Meechie Johnson scored 18 points for South Carolina (5-3), Mike Sharavjamts had 14 and Kobe Knox chipped in 11.After the Gamecocks scored the opening point, the Hokies jumped ahead with a 14-4 run and held that lead for more than 30 minutes. That stretch was highlighted by a one-handed jam from Hansberry on a fast break.South Carolina finally charged back and took the lead for the second time all game with 3:44 to play in regulation. Sharavjamts capped a 7-0 run by tipping in Johnson’s miss while being fouled and sinking the free throw for a 3-point play.