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Hokies Set to Clash with Notre Dame in Greensboro Showdown

As the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Greensboro Coliseum. The Hokies, coming off a solid victory in their previous game, look to continue their winning momentum.


Feb 29, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) drives to the basket as Virginia Tech Hokies Carleigh Wenzel (1) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing, Virginia Tech showcased a balanced attack and strong defensive play. They managed to secure a win with 55 points against Miami's 47. A closer look at the statistics reveals that Virginia Tech excelled in several key areas: they converted 71 percent of their free throws and had an assists turnover ratio of 1.0, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.


Defensively, the Hokies were formidable; they out-rebounded Miami with a total of 41 rebounds and blocked five shots. Their defensive pressure also forced turnovers which translated into eight points off turnovers – an area where they will likely focus again as they prepare for Notre Dame.


Feb 29, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kylee Watson (22) guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) and forward Maddy Westbeld (21) pause in the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

On offense, while Virginia Tech struggled from beyond the arc with only a 19 percent success rate on three-point attempts, they made up for it with tenacity in the paint and from mid-range where they shot at a consistent rate of 46 percent on two-point attempts.


The upcoming game is set to take place on March 9th at Greensboro Coliseum – an arena familiar to both teams but one that has been kinder to Virginia Tech recently. With home-court advantage and riding high after their latest win, fans can expect another strong performance from this determined squad.


Feb 29, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Georgia Amoore (5) dribbles in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

The match is scheduled for broadcast on ACC Network so fans won't miss any action from this exciting matchup between two competitive teams looking to advance further into March Madness territory.


Whether you're cheering from home or among the crowd at Greensboro Coliseum come game time at 5 PM EST on March 9th, it's sure not one you'll want to miss!

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