BLACKSBURG - The Virginia Tech women's basketball team (17-9, 4-9) heads down to Clemson for their final road game of the season. The game is available on Regional Sports Networks.
Last time out on the court, the Hokie registered a signature win, upsetting the fourteenth-ranked Miami Hurricanes 73-65 at Cassell Coliseum Thursday. The win snapped two lengthy streaks for the program, 15 straight losses against Miami and 17 consecutive game against a ranked opponent with a win.
The Hokies were keyed by big performances from their starters, beginning with Regan Magarity, who pulled down a career best 19 rebounds. The league leader at 12.4 per game, she has averaged 17 a night in the Hokies' last three contest where they are 2-1.
Taylor Emery turned in a big performance, with 24 points and 8 rebounds. The senior went 10 of 10 from the free throw line to salt the game away down the stretch. It was the third time in her career that she had made 10 free throws.
Aisha Sheppard in her third start of the season went 5 of 9 from beyond the arc for a season high tying 17 points. Her 31 minutes played was a new season best.
GAME INFORMATION
Virginia Tech vs. Clemson
Feb. 24, 2019 - 1 p.m.
RADIO
Virginia Tech/IMG Radio Network
LIVE STATS
Hokiesports.com
SERIES HISTORY
The series with the Tigers is currently knotted at 11 wins each. The Hokies won last season's contest 53-45 at Cassell Coliseum behind 18 points from Rachel Camp and 16 from Taylor Emery. The defense allowed just 29.7 percent shooting from the field.
Notables on the Tigers
- In their eight ACC wins, Clemson is defeating their opponents by an average of 12.1 points.
- Kobi Thornton leads the Tigers in scoring at 14.7 points per game.