SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Georgia Amoore scored 29 points, including six free throws in the last 72 seconds, and No. 19 Virginia Tech overcame an off game by All-American Elizabeth Kitley to defeat No. 22 Syracuse 75-62 on Sunday. Kitley, averaging 22.7 points, was 3 of 13 and missed both her free throws, but Amoore was […]
Mylyjael Poteat and Lynn Kidd scored 18 points apiece and Virginia Tech cruised to a 91-67 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday. Poteat came off the bench to match his career high by sinking 6 of 9 shots and all six of his free throws for the Hokies (13-7, 5-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won three in a row. Kidd made 7 of 9 attempts and 4 of 4 at the foul line.
Hunter Catoor scored 17 points and Sean Pedulla scored 16 and Virginia Tech won its second-straight game beating Boston College 76-71 on Tuesday. Catoor's 3-pointer with 13:55 before halftime broke a 12-all tie and Virginia Tech led the remainder. The Hokies (12-7, 4-4 ACC) led 44-33 at intermission and stayed ahead by four points or more in the second half until Quinten Post's jump shot brought Boston College within 70-67 with 2:24 remaining.
Aziaha James looked completely at ease every time she lined up a shot Sunday. Fourth-ranked North Carolina State had its chance to get comfortable early, too. James scored a career-high 33 points and the Wolfpack had 24 points off turnovers to beat Duke 72-57, regrouping from a loss at Miami days earlier.