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Hokies to host Louisville on Saturday

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BLACKSBURG – Reinvigorated by its statement win over Duke last week, Virginia Tech returns home on Saturday to host Louisville at noon. Prior to the game, kids are invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt around Thompson Field. Further promotions include a face-painting station that will be available through halftime and autographs with the players following the game.
 Blacksburg, Va. Noon ET ACC Network | Live Stats 

NEWS & NOTES


THE SERIES

  • Virginia Tech is 3-7 all-time against the Cardinals. 
  • Six of the seven losses for the Hokies have been decided by six goals or less, including last year's 14-11 win for Louisville. 
  • The most goals scored by one team in a game in the series came when Tech put 17 past Louisville in a 17-16 win on March 23, 2019. 
  • The Hokies are 1-4 against the Cardinals at home. 

A WIN WOULD...

  • Be Virginia Tech's third ACC win of the season, marking a new best under Skiera. 
  • Be Virginia Tech's second ACC win in a row, for only the second time under Skiera. 
  • Be Virginia Tech's fourth win in five games. 

LAST TIME OUT

  • Virginia Tech picked up a dramatic 14-13 win over No. 20 Duke in triple overtime last weekend, courtesy of two late goals from Maura O'Malley. 
  • With less than 30 seconds remaining in regulation, the Hokies were a player down as the Blue Devils were leading and possessing the ball. Kayla Frank caused a turnover that she then scooped up, passed on to Lizzie Lohrer for the clear, then Lohrer draws the 8-meter attempt with a foul. However, O'Malley ended up taking the free-position attempt since Lohrer was forced out of the game due to the foul. 
  • O'Malley slotted home the attempt to force the game into OT then proceeded to be the hero in a third overtime frame, as well. 
  • Other noteworthy performances included Sarah Gresham and Olivia Vergano's tag-team effort on the draw. Gresham stood strong next to Duke's Maddie Jenner and was able to push 14 draws in Vergano's direction. 

TORRES EARNS RECOGNITION

  • Torres received some long-awaited recognition this week when she was named ACC Defensive Player of the Week following her performance against No. 20 Duke, which included eight saves (one in OT).
  • Torres was also named to Inside Lacrosse's 20-player list of freshmen making an impact this season, per the outlet on March 24.
  • Through 12 games this season, the former top-25 recruit has a GAA of 10.28 and a save percentage of 46.3%.
  • The freshman is averaging 10.5 saves per game against ranked opponents, including 15 saves against then-No. 1 North Carolina and No. 12 Notre Dame.