BLACKSBURG – Dara Mabrey opened the game with Tech's first 8 points, and went on to knock down five triples on the night and Taylor Emery scored the 1,000thpoint of her career Thursday, but it was not enough to overcome North Carolina Thursday night. The loss drops the Hokies to 13-6 and 0-6 in league play.
Emery reached 1,000 career points in the first quarter on a pull up jumper in the lane. She became the fastest player to ever reach that mark, scoring 1,000 in just 55 games, shattering Tere Williams' program record of 71.
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Emery, who hit a 3-pointer as time expired in the first half to give the Hokies a 10-point advantage would finish the game with 17 points.
After a back and forth first half, Tech went on a spurt to widen the margin, culminating in Emery's shot at the buzzer giving them their largest lead of the game. However, it was the Heels (11-9, 2-4) that came out of the intermission more aggressive, starting the third period on a 9-1 run to close the gap and later scoring 10 straight points giving themselves a 5-point advantage.
(1/24/2019) 2019 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. UNC
Carolina was led by 26 points from Paris Kea and got 21 points and 14 boards from forward Janelle Bailey. As a team, the Heels shot 52 percent from the floor and outscored the Hokies in the paint 34-22.
Mabrey led the Hokies in scoring with 19. Forward Regan Magarity added 9 points and 11 rebounds. Trinity Baptiste and Alexis Jean each scored 8 points.
Tech knocked down 11 triples in the game, shooting 31 percent from the outside. The Hokies did hold an advantage on the glass (38-36) and second chance points (13-8).
The Hokies will return to Carilion Clinic Court on Sunday, Jan. 27 for a clash with Florida State. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m.