Chase Vazquez nets fourth goal in Tech’s 1-1 drawChase Vazquez nets fourth goal in Tech’s 1-1 draw
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Chase Vazquez nets fourth goal in Tech’s 1-1 draw

The redshirt junior joins Noe Uwimana as the only two Tech players to score four goals this season

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BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Hokies played to a 1-1 draw against Winthrop on Wednesday evening at Thompson Field.

Virginia Tech (7-5-2) broke through in the 37th minute when forward Chase Vazquez found the back of the net for his fourth goal of the season. Vazquez’s unassisted strike at 36:31 gave the Hokies a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

Winthrop (5-8-2) responded early in the second half, equalizing in the 48th minute. Teo Jelaca scored at 47:03 off assists from Josh Murray and Jorge Perez to level the match.

Tech continued to pressure the Winthrop defense throughout the second half, recording 14 shots after the break. However, the Hokies were unable to convert those opportunities into a go-ahead goal, and the teams remained level through the final whistle.

UP NEXT
Virginia Tech resumes the last stretch of their ACC season on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. against No. 3 Clemson as the first match of the doubleheader. The match will be shown nationally on ESPNU.

UP NEXT
Virginia Tech resumes the last stretch of their ACC season on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. against No. 3 Clemson as the first match of the doubleheader. The match will be shown nationally on ESPNU.