Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG -- The Virginia Tech women's basketball team (12-4, 4-1) returns to Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum for a matchup against in-state rival Virginia.
Tech is out to its best start to an ACC season ever and has done so while playing mostly away from the confines of Cassell. The Hokies are the only ACC squad to play four of their first five league contests on the road. Compared to other ACC teams, Tech has played the most true road games (8) and the fewest home games (6) this season.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Tuesday, January 17 | 5:00 p.m. ET
Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum
vs. Virginia
Game Notes: Virginia Tech | UVA
TV Broadcast
ACC Network
Play-by-Play: Jenn Hildreth
Analyst: Kelly Gramlich
Local Radio
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Evan Hughes
THE SERIES
- Virginia Tech is 15-21 all-time against the Cavaliers. UVA won the last matchup in February of 2020.
- VT is 6-26 against the Cavaliers in ACC play.
- VT is 6-20 against Virginia in games played in Cassell Coliseum.
A WIN WOULD…
- Signal a 5-1 start to ACC play for the first time in program history.
- Earn 0.5 points in the Commonwealth Clash for Virginia Tech.
Following a halt during the 2019-20 academic year due to COVID-19 implications, the Commonwealth Clash has been renewed and has a new presenting sponsor in Smithfield. The Commonwealth Clash is a friendly, statewide rivalry between Virginia Tech and Virginia and their school-sponsored sports, with 22 individual event points on the line. The school that accumulates 11.5 points or more has been annually crowned the winner and takes home the Commonwealth Clash trophy, presented by Smithfield.