Virginia Tech Hokies Dominate Radford Highlanders with Fourth Quarter Surge at Cassell Coliseum

The Virginia Tech Hokies showcased their dominance in a commanding 79-47 victory over the Radford Highlanders, improving their record to 1-0. The Highlanders, on the other hand, faced a tough start to their season with a 0-1 record. The game was held at Cassell Coliseum and witnessed an impressive performance by the home team.

First Quarter

The first quarter saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The Hokies managed to edge out the Highlanders with an 11-point effort compared to Radford's 9 points. Despite a slow start, Virginia Tech's defense set the tone early by limiting Radford's scoring opportunities.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Virginia Tech began to pull away as they increased their offensive output significantly. Scoring 20 points in this period alone, they capitalized on fast-break opportunities and solid teamwork. Carys Baker played a pivotal role during this stretch with her efficient shooting and strong presence inside.

Third Quarter

The third quarter mirrored much of the second as both teams continued battling hard on both ends of the court. Again scoring another 20 points for Virginia Tech while holding Radford to just 10 points highlighted their defensive prowess and ability to convert turnovers into scoring chances.

Fourth Quarter

Virginia Tech truly shined in the fourth quarter where they unleashed an offensive barrage that sealed their victory decisively over Radford Highlanders who could only muster up thirteen more points before time expired; meanwhile adding twenty-eight additional ones themselves thanks largely due contributions from players like Kilah Freelon whose rebounding efforts were instrumental throughout entire match-up alongside Mackenzie Nelson’s playmaking skills which helped facilitate numerous successful possessions leading directly towards final outcome favoring hometown favorites - thus concluding what can be described simply put: comprehensive win achieved through collective effort displayed across board amongst all involved parties representing proud institution known affectionately by fans everywhere simply as “Hokies”.

As we look forward towards next challenge awaiting them down road against Miami (FL) Hurricanes scheduled take place January first year two-thousand twenty-six starting promptly six o'clock evening Eastern Standard Time located within confines own backyard namely Blacksburg’s very own Cassell Coliseum broadcast live via ACC Network Extra internet platform – make sure tune-in support your team!

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