Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech earned a point on the road with a 0-0 draw at Miami on Thursday night at Cobb Stadium.
It marks the seventh shutout of the season for the Hokies. Tech is now 3-1-1 in ACC play with the tie.
How it Happened
The Hokies had several good chances in the first half. Sarah Rosenbaum delivered a stellar pass to Natalie Mitchell in the 18th minute but her shot was unable to find the back of the net. Mitchell also launched a rocket from just outside the 18-yard-box in the 34th minute to try and take the lead but it went just high over the crossbar.
Tech controlled most of the first half and finished the first 45 minutes leading 8-1 in shots while also earning two corner kicks.
The Hurricanes came alive in the second half and were pressuring the Hokies relentlessly – outshooting Tech 12-5. The Hokie defense, however, held steady and continued to keep Miami off the board.
Two saves from Lauren Hargrove and two great defensive plays from Allie George kept the Hurricanes scoreless in the final 12 minutes as the Hokies finished with a 0-0 draw.
It’s the seventh shutout for the Hokies this season.
Game Notes
• Tech is now 3-1-1 in the ACC after its seventh shutout of the season.
• Tech has limited opponents to one or fewer goals in 11 of 13 matches.
• Tech is now 14-5-5 all-time against Miami.
• Natalie Mitchell led the Hokies with four shots.
• With her start tonight, Mitchell has now made 50 consecutive starts through 50 appearances.
• Allie George, Allie Lewis, Kylie Marschall, Emma Pelkowski and Eden Skyers played the entirety of the match.
• Lauren Hargrove finished with six saves.
• Hargrove is now 7-3-2 on the season.
Up Next
Virginia Tech (8-3-2, 3-1-1 ACC) hosts No. 6 Florida State (7-1-2, 2-1-1 ACC) on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Thompson Field.