Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – A late goal from Allie George propelled the Hokies to a 1-0 win over Loyola Maryland on Thursday night at Thompson Field.
After the game’s second lightning delay, the match was called off in the 82nd minute due NCAA rule 7.6.2.
The Hokies remain unbeaten through five matches at 4-0-1. Tech’s defense shined in the match – holding the Greyhounds to zero shots for its fourth shutout of the season. It’s the first time the Hokies held an opponent to no shots since Sept. 5, 2011, against Appalachian State.
How it Happened
The Hokies dominated possession from start to finish despite it being 0-0 at the half. Tech had several opportunities in the first frame, highlighted by two header attempts by Taylor Price, but were unable to find the back of the net to take an early lead. Through the first 45 minutes, Tech tallied 14 shots and held the Greyhounds to none.
Tech kept the momentum in the second half and maintained possession. The Hokies finally found the back of the net in the 74th minute after Allie George chipped in a goal just in front of the net off a beautiful pass from Natalie Mitchell.
WHAT A GOAL BY ALLIE GEORGE!!!
— Virginia Tech Women's Soccer (@HokiesWSoccer) August 30, 2024
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Tech finished the match outshooting the Greyhounds 28-0 – the first time the Hokies held an opponent to no shots since Sept. 15, 2011, when they won 4-0 over Appalachian State.
Game Notes
• The Hokies are unbeaten through five games for the first time since 2022.
• Virginia Tech held the Greyhounds to no shots in their fourth shutout of the season.
• It’s the first time the Hokies have held an opponent to no shots since they defeated Appalachian State, 4-0, on Sept. 15, 2011.
• Tech recorded a season-high 28 shots.
• The Hokies also held Loyola Maryland to no corner kicks and tallied 14 of their own.
• Tech has scored nine goals this year from nine different scorers.
• Allie George recorded her first goal of the season and her first goal since Oct. 6, 2022.
• It’s also George’s first career game-winning goal.
• Natalie Mitchell recorded her second assist of the season and now leads the team with two assists.
• Taylor Price led the Hokies with six shots.
• George, Kylie Marschall, Maysen Nelson and Emma Pelkowski all played the entirety of the match before the game was suspended.
• Mikki Easter and Lauren Hargrove combined for the team’s fourth shutout of the season.
Up Next
Virginia Tech (4-0-1) continues the homestand against High Point (1-3-0) at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at Thompson Field.