Virginia Tech women roll to 92-57 win over George Washington
Virginia Tech started the game on a 13-0 run that featured back-to-back baskets from Georgia Amoore, on their way to a 92-57 victory. As a team, Virginia Tech made 16 triples, tying a Cassell Coliseum record. Elizabeth Kitley recorded her third double-double this season with 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 7-of-7 from the field. The Hokies bench scored 20 points, the best thus far on the season. Virginia Tech will be back in Cassell Coliseum on Friday to host a 2-0 Appalachian State team, tip-off slated for 4 p.m. on ACC Network.
Former Hokies standout Taja Cole to play pro ball in Spain
After going undrafted in April's WNBA Draft, Richmond native and former Hokie Taja Cole has signed to play professional basketball in Spain. Cole posted a picture on Twitter Sunday morning as she signed with Unicaja Femenino Baloncesto. Super excited to be apart of a great organization @unicajaCB Almost time to win games! Malaga, Spain pic.twitter.com/Bx6gc6ctpj T Cole (@TCOLE_0) July 12, 2020After graduating from Georgia, Cole spent her grad year in Blacksburg where she averaged 9.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. Cole helped lead the Hokies to a 21-9 record, including 11 conference wins.