Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG - Matilda Ekh had a perfect first quarter going 5-for-5 from the field, helping the Hokies get out to a double digit lead that would be enough of a cushion down the stretch as Tech earned its sixth ACC victory of the season Sunday afternoon. Ekh finished with 23 points, Carleigh Wenzel scored 21 and two other Hokies, Carys Baker (14) and Rose Micheaux (13) were also in double figures for the homestanding Hokies.
Tech is 15-7 (6-5) heading into a clash with Syracuse on Feb. 6. SMU fell to 10-13 (2-9).
The Hokies were an efficient 25-45 from the field, beign outshot by 70 by the uptempo Mustangs. However, the Hokies got to the foul line often, making 22 of 29 attempts on the afternoon, capitalizing on 24 fouls on the visitors, who saw two starters disqualified with five personal fouls.
Nya Robertson scored 22 points including four triples, but was help in check going just 8-25 from the field.
Tech shared the ball well, owning 16 assists on 25 field goals.
The Hokies will play host to Syracuse on Thursday, February. 6 at 6 p.m.