Virginia Tech women sweep Virginia in women’s hoops Commonwealth Clash
The Virginia Tech women beat Virginia on Thursday 71-42 in the final meeting of the Commonwealth Clash. Aisha Sheppard had 20 points, 15 of them from the three point line. Georgia Amoore finished with 21 points. The Hokies move to 7-2 in the ACC, 15-5 overall.
Three Hokies score in double figures in Virginia Tech’s 69-52 victory against Virginia
Elizabeth Kitley notched a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team beat the Virginia Cavaliers 69-52 at home Tuesday as the squad advanced to 5-1 in the ACC for the first time in program history.
‘One of the sickest feelings’: Hokies reflect on 2019 loss in Charlottesville as the trip to UVA looms in the distance
It’s rivalry week as Virginia Tech prepares to take on Virginia on Saturday. While the Hokies did get the Commonwealth Cup back in Lane last fall, the feeling of losing in Charlottesville in 2019 still lingers.
Commonwealth rival quarterbacks ready for 2021 season after unusual year
When they eventually got on the field, the 2020 Covid-19 season left more questions than answers, but a couple of things we do know about Virginia Tech- their quarterback is returning, but their 1000 yard rusher is not. Khalil Herbert left some big shoes to fill. He was the first 1,000 yard rusher since 2015. But quarterback Braxton Burmeister is confident, thanks to a veteran receiving core that he’s found chemistry with.
March Madness without the audience? NCAA faces pressure to protect players from coronavirus
The National College Players Association is calling on the NCAA to consider holding the March Madness men's basketball tournament without an audience in order to protect players from the coronavirus. "In the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA and its colleges should take precautions to protect college athletes," the group said in a statement released Saturday. The National College Players Association, a nonprofit group that advocates for college athletes, also called for the NCAA to cancel meet-and-greets and press events that would put players in contact with crowds. Read the full statement:National College Players Association's Statement on Coronavirus and College Athlete Health:"In the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA and its colleges should take precautions to protect college athletes. In regard to the NCAA's March Madness Tournament and other athletic events, there should be a serious discussion about holding competitions without an audience present.
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