BLACKSBURG – The Hokies return to Thompson Field on Saturday at noon following a three-game road stand in search of a top-10 win. Fans can expect several promotions, including free waffles to celebrate International Waffle Day. Hokies lacrosse t-shirts will be given away to the first 150 students, along with Virginia Tech drink coasters for Student Hokie Club members.
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NEWS & NOTES
THE SERIES
- Virginia Tech is 5-23 all-time against the Eagles in a series that dates back to March 31, 2001.
- The Eagles have claimed the last five matchups, including a first-round matchup in the 2022 ACC Tournament in South Bend, Ind.
- Tech is 4-6 against Boston College in home games.
- Boston College has been ranked 10th or higher in seven of the last nine matchups with the Hokies.
- Despite the Eagles holding a strong national presence, six of the nine games have been decided by six goals or less, including an 18-12 win for Tech on Feb. 18, 2017.
A WIN WOULD...
- Be Virginia Tech's second ACC win of the season.
- Be Virginia Tech's first ranked win of the season.
- Be the highest-ranked win in program history.
LAST TIME OUT
- Virginia Tech is coming off its second double-digit victory in a row after its 17-5 triumph over Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday.
- Olivia Vergano's five-goal performance led the way in Tech's win, while four other players - Kayla Frank, Claire Schotta, Lauren Render and Maura O'Malley - chipped in with mult-goal outings, as well.
- The Hokies had their most productive day from the 8-meter arc, going 5-7 from free-position attempts.
- Tech's defense held its opponent to five goals or less for the second game in a row.
LIV'S ON A TEAR
- In her last four games, Vergano has scored 13 goals and recorded five assists.
- She's scored at least three goals in five of the Hokies' 10 games and has been rendered scoreless only once this season.