Hokies remain undefeated with third straight shutout victoryHokies remain undefeated with third straight shutout victory
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Hokies remain undefeated with third straight shutout victory

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NEWARK, Del. – The No. 21 Hokies recorded their third straight shutout victory with a 1-0 win over Delaware on Thursday night at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium.

Taylor Price scored her first goal of the season to become the seventh Hokie scorer this year. It is also the third straight shutout victory for Virginia Tech.

How it Happened
The Hokies tallied several shots in the opening minutes, but the Blue Hens’ defense was able to hold off Tech until the 20th minute. Samantha DeGuzman delivered a beautiful cross to Price just in front of the net to give the Hokies an early 1-0 lead. It was Price’s first goal of the season.

 

Tech continued to threaten throughout the first half despite not finding the back of the net for a second time. The Hokies outshot Delaware 8-1 in the opening frame.

The Hokie defense continued to shine in the second half. Collectively, the Blue Hens tallied just two shots, with no shots on goal, throughout the contest. It’s the second time this season Tech has held its opponent to two or fewer shots.

In addition to its stellar defense, Virginia Tech recorded 15 shots – the third straight game with at least 15 shots.

Game Notes
• The Hokies are 3-0-0 for the first time since 2021
• Tech has now recorded three straight shutouts to open the season in back-to-back years
• This is the first time Tech has earned three straight shutout victories since 2019
• All seven goals this season has been scored by a seven different Hokies
• Tech has tallied 15+ shots in each of its three matches
• Tech has held its opponents to five or fewer shots in all three matches
• Tech had more shots (15), shots on goal (7) and corners (7) than the Blue Hens
• Taylor Price scored her first goal of the year
• It’s the fifth game-winning goal of her career and her first since Sept. 22, 2022
• Samantha DeGuzman recorded her first assist of the season
• DeGuzman and Price are the only two Hokies to have a goal and an assist this season
• Allie George, Kylie Marschall, Maysen Nelson and Emma Pelkowski played the entirety of the match
• Lauren Hargrove earned her third shutout of the season

Up Next

No. 21 Virginia Tech (3-0-0) travels to West Long Branch, N.J. to face Monmouth on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. The game will be televised on FloFC.

Highlights at Delaware