Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech netted three goals in the second half to secure a 4-1 victory over NC State on Thursday night in Blacksburg, giving the Hokies their second conference win of the season.
The Hokies' record improves to 6-4-3 (3-2 ACC), while NC State drops to 1-7-5 (0-3-2 ACC).
How it Happened
Eden Skyers' Olympico in the 14th minute gave the Hokies an early 1-0 lead over the Wolfpack.
NC State's Alexis Strickland equalized the match 1-1 in the 21st minute scoring the Wolfpack's lone goal of the night.
Senior Taylor Byran lit the fire for the Hokies in the second half, scoring the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute assisted by Samantha DeGuzman.
Through three defenders, Natalie Mitchell found the back of the net for a seventh time this season giving the Hokies a 3-1 lead in the 72nd minute.
DeGuzman's 77th-minute goal would lock in the game for the Hokies 4-1 over the Wolfpack.
Game Notes
- Eden Skyers recorded her first career goal.
- Taylor Bryan, Natalie Mitchell, and Samantha DeGuzman logged one goal each in the second half to secure the win for the Hokies.
- Goalkeeper Alia Skinner tallied two saves.
- The Hokies held a 12-8 shot advantage over the Wolfpack.
Up Next
The Hokies play host No. 9 Clemson on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 3:00 p.m. on Thompson Field.
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Gallery: (10-5-2023) WSOC: NC State Match