Tech set to wrap up non-conference play on Tuesday against PrincetonTech set to wrap up non-conference play on Tuesday against Princeton
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Tech set to wrap up non-conference play on Tuesday against Princeton

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BLACKBSURG – Virginia Tech will take the pitch on Tuesday for its last non-conference fixture of the regular season, as Ivy League foe Princeton heads to Thompson Field for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

MATCH DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 18
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Thompson Field (Blacksburg, Va.)
Live Stats: HERE
Watch: ACCNX
 
THE SERIES

  • The Hokies and Tigers have met once before – a 3-2 Princeton victory on Oct. 29, 2019 in Princeton, N.J.
  • Tech went down early, but goals from Jon Ingason (40') and Jacob Labovitz (53') put the Hokies up 2-1. However, Princeton would strike twice in the final 23 minutes to take the match.
  • Nick Blacklock is the only player on Virginia Tech's current roster that featured in the first meeting.

 
A WIN WOULD…

  • Be Virginia Tech's third non-conference win of the season.
  • Snap a two-game skid for the Hokies.
  • Be Virginia Tech's first home win since Sept. 20.
  • Be the Hokies' first win against an Ivy League program.

 
LAST TIME OUT

  • Virginia Tech fell 1-0 to Pitt on Friday evening.
  • Despite the losing result, the Hokies put together one of their most complete games of ACC play together. The Hokies registered five shots on target while restricting the Panthers to two.
  • Tech was without Danny Flores and Kyle McDowell, who had started 20-consecutive games leading up to Friday night. 
  • Oskar Haugli made his first career start and Ethan Ballek played a career high 35 minutes.