Hokie ClubTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Virginia Tech secured its second straight victory Saturday afternoon, defeating Florida State 15-9 in the first ever matchup between the two teams.
Sophia Trahan got her team on the board early on , from which a compelling 6-0 scoring run stemmed for Tech.
The Hokies held their opponent scoreless until the second quarter, when the Seminoles went on a three-goal scoring run, leaving Tech with a narrow lead. Fouls from the home team late in the first half left Reese Wallich and Sarah Murrell on the eight meter line, which both sophomores capitalized on. Virginia Tech led 10-3 at the break.
Tech pushed their lead to a game-high nine goals late in the third stanza, which Florida State responded to, once again, with an unanswered three goals.
Goals from Reese Wallich and Mia Pozzi in the final frame held the new ACC opponent off, allowing the Hokies to take the win home to Blacksburg.
Reese Wallich spearheaded the scoring with four goals and two assists, followed by Mia Pozzi, Lauren Render, and Sophia Trahan, who each scored twice.
Pozzi also won 10 draw controls, backed up by Murrell, who grabbed five.
In goal, Malie Follet had six saves.
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Virginia Tech travels to High Point, North Carolina to take on the High Point Panthers on Tuesday, March 17. First draw is set for 6 p.m. Coverage is available through ESPN+. (edited)