Virginia Tech set for road contest against Akron on SaturdayVirginia Tech set for road contest against Akron on Saturday
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Virginia Tech set for road contest against Akron on Saturday

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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech wraps up its road swing on Saturday morning against Akron. Originally scheduled for a noon start, the game has been moved up to 9:45 a.m. due to forecasted weather in the area.
 Akron, Ohio 9:45 a.m. ET Live Stats 

NEWS & NOTES


THE SERIES

  • The Hokies will square off against Akron for the first time on Saturday.
  • In fact, this will be Virginia Tech's first matchup with an MAC lacrosse squad.
  • This will be Akron's second contest against an ACC program, having lost to Pitt (18-6) last season.

A WIN WOULD...

  • Be Virginia Tech's third road win of the season.
  • Be Virginia Tech's third win in the state of Ohio in program history.
  • Be Virginia Tech's third non-conference win of the season.

RISHKO'S ON A RUN

  • In her last three games, Ella Rishko has eight goals, which leads all Tech players. 
  • The Rehoboth Beach, Del. native scored five goals against Elon, marking the most goals that a freshman has scored in a game since Vergano scored six against Furman last season.