Virginia Tech Edges Virginia in Thrilling Rivalry

0:00On March 2nd, Virginia Tech women's basketball team edged out Virginia 83 to 82 in a tense rivalry matchup, clinching a season sweep of the Commonwealth clash. The Hokies, now 22 wins and 8 losses overall, with a 12 and 6 ACC record wrapped up the regular season strong despite nearly, squandering a 23 point lead at Virginia's home court. Carly Wenzel led the charge with a career high 29 points, including clutch free throws in the final seconds to seal the victory after. Virginia pulled within 1. She also chipped in 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a block, stepping up defensively on Virginia's top guard during the comeback push. Virginia mounted a fierce rally dominating inside with 48 points in the paint to text 24. Thanks to efforts from multiple players. Still, the Hokies' explosive first quarter, where they drained 5 of their 10-3 pointers total, built an insurmountable edge early on.

1:025 Hokies scored in double figures, highlighted by Mackenzie Nelson's 10 points in 11 assists, showing the team's balanced, unselfish play. Coach Megan Duffy praised their resilience, which helped them hold off the charge. This gritty win boosts Virginia Tech's momentum heading into the ACC tournament in Atlanta, where they earned a first-round buy and face an opponent, to be determined on Thursday March 5.