BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech returns to Thompson Field for the first time since Oct. 24 when it hosts William & Mary for a nonconference women's soccer game Saturday at 5 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra and the WatchESPN app with Kevin Didomenico (play-by-play) and Josh Braun (analyst) on the call.
SCOUTING WILLIAM & MARY
• The Tribe enters Saturday's contest 0-0-2 following a pair of draws to open its season.
• Junior Addie Puskar scored the lone goal of the season for William & Mary in its 1-1 season-opening draw at VCU. Senior Mariana Hershner assisted on the play.
• A pair of freshmen lead the Tribe in shots, as Ginny Delacruz and Elaina Longjohn have both recorded six through two matches.
• William & Mary finished 5-11-2 overall, 3-5-1 in the CAA in 2019. Five of the Tribe's conference losses were by a goal, two of which were in double overtime. W&M returns six starters, 12 players with starting experience and over 70% of its offensive production from 2019.
KOZLOVA'S LATE-GOAL PROPELS TECH PAST CHARLOTTE, 2-1
• The third collegiate game-winner of Nicole Kozlova's career, along with Emily Gray's fourth goal of the season, secured a 2-1 decision for Virginia Tech over Charlotte on March 7 at Transamerica Field in Charlotte, N.C.
• With their third straight win in the Charlotte series, the Hokies moved to 6-8 on the season.
BACK AT THOMPSON
• Saturday's match marks a return to Thompson Field for the Hokies, after not playing at home since Oct. 24 vs. Navy. Tech finished the fall season with two consecutive road matches followed by one game in the ACC Tournament in Cary, N.C.
• The Hokies, who are 3-3 at home, are not currently scheduled to play another match at Thompson Field this season.
LIVING ON THE EDGE
• Tech's 2-1 win at Charlotte marked its seventh game decided by one goal this season. The Hokies are 3-4 in those seven contests.
UP NEXT
• The in-state competition continues for Tech when it travels to Lynchburg to face Liberty, April 1. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.
