BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men's soccer team will continue its NCAA Tournament journey on Sunday afternoon against 11th-seeded West Virginia in Morgantown, W.V.
MATCH DETAILS
Opponent: No. 21 West Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 21 | 1 p.m.
Location: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium (Morgantown, W.V.)
Watch: ESPN+
Stats: Here
NOTES ON THE HOKIES
- Virginia Tech (11-5-3, 3-4-1 ACC) will appear in the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the sixth-consecutive season. In that span, the Hokies are 4-1 in second round matches, including 2-1 away from home.
- In its last outing, Tech downed Big South champions Campbell in the first round of the tournament. The Camels tested the Hokies when they found an equalizer in the 56th minute, but Kahlil Dover's goal, assisted by Kyle McDowell, in the 72nd minute pushed Tech past its opposition.
- McDowell also scored the opening goal for Virginia Tech on Thursday night, his second goal in two matches for the Hokies. The left back also is tied for first in the ACC in assists (eight).
- With a win, Virginia Tech could propel itself into the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth time in five seasons.
NOTES ON THE MOUNTAINEERS
- West Virginia earned a first-round bye with its status as the No. 11 seed in the tournament. Last time out, the Mountaineers fell to Georgia State in the MAC Championship semifinal. This was an abrupt stop for West Virginia, which earned several impressive results this season, including wins against Pitt and Penn State, and a draw against Marshall.
- The Mountaineers have one of the nation's most proficient defenses, having allowed only 12 goals all season.
The winner of Sunday's match will move on to player the winner of Tulsa vs. Creighton in the Sweet Sixteen.