BLACKSBURG – Looking to string together back-to-back non-conference wins, Virginia Tech travels to Emmitsburg, Md. on Wednesday afternoon for a 1 p.m. showdown with Mount St. Mary's.
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NEWS & NOTES
THE SERIES
- Virginia Tech is 5-0 against Mount St. Mary's all-time, having last met on March 2, 2013 in Blacksburg for a 13-4 Tech triumph.
- The Hokies have traveled to Emmitsburg, Md. twice, but not since 2012.
- Tech has eclipsed the 20-goal threshold against Mount St. Mary's twice, including in the inaugural meeting of the two sides on April 13, 1996 in a 20-5 victory.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Hokies rebounded well from a disappointing showing against Notre Dame with a dominant 23-4 win over Akron last Saturday.
- Tech had its highest-scoring performance of the season with 23 goals from 14 different goalscorers.
- Lily Kannapell got her first long run of the season in cage, as well, protecting the net for three quarters.
RECORD-BREAKING DAY
- Tech's 23 goals against Akron tied its program record for the most goals scored in a game.
- Sarah Gresham claimed 20 draw controls, which is a program record dating back to 2006.
NON-CON ROAD TRIPS
- The Hokies are 3-2 against non-conference opponents this season, while all three wins have happened on the road.
- Tech opened its season on the road against VCU with a 14-8 win and more recently claimed a 14-11 win against Elon before its thumping of Akron over the weekend.