Hokie ClubSan Juan, Puerto Rico --The Virginia Tech women's basketball team broke open a 42-42 tie to end the third quarter and beat the UT Martin Skyhawks 54-49, aided by a standout defensive performance at Saturday.
The Hokies (6-1) had two players score in double figures, led by Elizabeth Kitley, who notched a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Kayana Traylor tacked on 11 points and D'asia Gregg added seven points and two blocks.
Led by Kitley's seven offensive rebounds, Virginia Tech did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 10 boards that resulted in 15 second chance points.
The Virginia Tech defense held UT Martin shooters to just 36 percent from the field. The Skyhawks did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end, as they grabbed only eight offensive rebounds and scored eight second chance points while Virginia Tech pulled down 26 defensive rebounds.
How It Happened
After jumping out to a 3-1 advantage, Virginia Tech went on a 5-0 run with 8:40 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Traylor, to increase its lead to 8-1. The Hokies then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 16-11 advantage. Virginia Tech did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring eight of its 16 points close to the basket.
The Hokies used the second period to increase their lead and entered halftime with a 30-24 edge. Virginia Tech dominated in the paint, scoring eight of its 14 points close to the basket.
The Hokies had lost that lead by the end of the third quarter and entered the fourth frame with the score tied 42-42. Virginia Tech knocked down two three-pointers in the quarter to score six of its 12 total points.
Virginia Tech kept it close before going on a 6-0 run, finished off by Georgia Amoore's jumper, to seize a 50-44 lead with 3:18 to go in the contest. The Skyhawks narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Hokies still held on for the 54-49 win. Virginia Tech took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring 10 of its 12 points in the paint.
Game Notes
» Elizabeth Kitley notched a double-double for the Hokies with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
» The Hokies held the Skyhawks to only 36 percent shooting from the field.
» The Hokies never trailed after taking a 16-11 first quarter lead.
» Virginia Tech had a 36-29 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Hokies were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording seven blocks as a team.
» Virginia Tech cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Elizabeth Kitley led the Hokies with 19 points.
» Virginia Tech got a game-high 14 rebounds from Elizabeth Kitley.
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