The Virginia Tech Hokies will square off against the Louisiana State University Lady Tigers in what will be a rematch of the NCAA 2022-23 semi finals. The LSU had then trumped the Virginia by a decent margin of 79-72 and the Hokies have got the chance for their redemption. This gameplan might end up souring Angel Reese’s much-awaited comeback.
The Tech have performed consistently well this season losing just one game against the Iowa Hawkeyes while emerging victorious in the remaining 5. Their gameplay this season will give further insight into what is to come in their clash against the LSU.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs High Point Panthers 94-55
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The Virginia Tech Hokies squared off against the High Point Panthers in their season opener at Cassell Coliseum. The Tech Hokies were dominant throughout the game and comprehensively beat the Panthers. The Tech Hokies had a clear victory of 94-55.
Their center Elizabeth Kitley stood tall, potting a game-high 27 points with 11 rebounds and 2 assists. Thus she smashed a double-double in her first game of the season. Other players to note were their guard Georgia Amoore who passed 9 assists, and guard Olivia Summiel who nabbed 8 rebounds.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Iowa Hawkeyes 76-80
The fan’s curiosity to witness an Iowa Hawkeyes clash with the Virginia Tech Hokies was satisfied during this match. It was a match-up between last year’s semi-finalist with the other finalist. The Tech Hokies lost this game by a narrow margin of 76-80.
There were two outstanding performers for the Virginia – Kitley and Amoore. Kitley smoked the game’s second highest 31 points whereas Amoore grabbed 16 rebounds. By now the Hokies strategy was quite clear. They had brought up a formidable defense and offense system.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Houston Baptist Huskies 105-36
The third game was an easy walkover like triumph for the Tech Hokies. They upended the Houston Baptist Huskies by a humongous margin of 105-36. Kitley and Amoore once again stood out by basketing 23 points and providing 16 assists respectively. Amoore had a double-double since she scored 10 points.
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A surprise package during this game was their freshman Clara Strack who totted 19 points. Overall, the game helped the Hokies develop a positive spirit after their loss to the Hawkeyes previously and also gave an opportunity to test their freshman.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs UNC Greensboro Spartans 72-51
The Tech Hokies locked horns with the UNC Greensboro Spartans in their fourth game of the NCAA 2023-24 season. They defeated their rivals by a respectable margin of 72-51.
Kitley once again stepped up by dropping a game-high 31 points along with 10 rebounds. This was her second double-double of the season. Amoore provided 8 assists whereas their other guard Cayla King helped with 5 assists. Overall, a compelling victory for the Hokies.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Kansas Jayhawks 59-58
The Hokies edged past the Kansas Jayhawks by a narrow margin of 59-58 in a closely contested match. The second and fourth quarters went in the Kansas’s favor whereas the first and third went to the Hokies’ advantage.
Kitley once again stood tall quite literally when she thrashed a game-high 31 points with 18 rebounds. This marked her third double-double. On the other hand, Amoore shattered the ceiling by crocking 14 points with 7 assists.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Tulane Green Wave 76-70
The Tech Hokies played their most recent game against the Tulane Green Wave which they won by a decent margin of 76-70. The Tech Hokies won 2 quarters while losing the remaining 2.
Amoore soused 24 points while Kitley provided for 18. Summiel and King potted 16 and 11 respectively. In terms of rebounds, Kitley again stood out with the team’s highest of 8.
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Overall, the Tech Hokies look in top form and will rely a lot on Kitley. She had proved her mettle both in offense and defense due to his 6 foot 6-inch height. She will be the go-to person for nabbing rebounds if she is not the best scorer.
Amoore has also been instrumental in pivoting her team to triumphs, contributing with her points at times and at others with her assists. The Tech Hokies will have to stack against the LSU’s defense and make sure either Kitley or Amoore has to be the leading scorer. Amoore can also propel her team by providing assists.
King can play the role of a second fiddle in case Amoore fires. She has pocketed an average of 8.3 points this season. Alongside, Summiel can take advantage of her height as she has done previously this season, averaging 5.5 rebounds per game. If the Tech Hokies want to surprise the LSU, they can give some game time to Strack that can also throw the LSU off their plan.
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Overall, the Hokies will have to come together as a team and pervade the Lady Tigers’ weaknesses. Particularly, they will have to dominate Angel Reese from the word go as she might be that confident since it will be the first match of her return. The Tech if they execute their plans can make a good deal of this match.
