Virginia Tech Hokies Dominate at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena Against High Point Panthers
The Virginia Tech Hokies, ranked 8th, showcased their dominance on the court with an impressive victory over the High Point Panthers at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena. The final scoreboard read 86-66 in favor of the Hokies, who now hold a commanding record against their opponents.
From the onset, Virginia Tech established a lead with 17 points in the first quarter against High Point's 16. The momentum continued as they outscored the Panthers in each subsequent quarter. Their offensive execution was particularly notable, with a field goal percentage of 56 and an exceptional two-point shooting performance at 68 percent accuracy. The Hokies' free throw line presence was also formidable; they capitalized on these opportunities by making 14 out of their attempted 16 shots for an impressive free throw percentage of around 88 percent.
The team's scoring was bolstered by their ability to convert turnovers into points, adding a significant tally of 23 points off turnovers. Additionally, Virginia Tech's players demonstrated effective ball distribution with a total of 21 assists throughout the game. This teamwork contributed to their high assist-turnover ratio which stood at approximately two.
Defensively, Virginia Tech did not disappoint either; they amassed six blocks and four steals during playtime. Their rebounding efforts were equally strong as they gathered a total of thirty-two rebounds—twenty-seven personal rebounds complemented by five team rebounds.
On the other side of the court, despite being outplayed overall, High Point Panthers put up resistance where possible. They managed to secure five steals and made eight three-pointers at an impressive rate of around forty-seven percent from beyond the arc.
As for individual performances within Virginia Tech Hokies' ranks that deserve mention: players showed remarkable efficiency in scoring within paint securing fifty-eight points which underscored their control over this crucial area on court.
Looking ahead for fans eagerly anticipating more action from Virginia Tech Hokies: The next game is scheduled against Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum on December twenty-ninth at six PM Eastern Time zone. Fans can catch this match-up live via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network ensuring no moment is missed from what promises to be another exciting encounter in women’s basketball.