Kayl Petersen

Kayl Petersen is a 6-foot (72-inch) forward for Virginia Tech in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. Born in Waupun, Wisconsin, Petersen entered the 2025 season as a sophomore and wore jersey No. 34. In 2025 regular-season action, Petersen appeared in 31 games with one start, logging 326 minutes (10.5 minutes per game). Her Kayl Petersen stats show 68 total points (2.2 per game) and 88 rebounds (2.84 per game), including 33 offensive boards and 55 defensive rebounds. She added 17 assists (0.5 per game), 13 steals (0.42 per game), and 12 blocks (0.39 per game), with an efficiency rating of 132. As part of her player position and role on team, Petersen contributed as a frontcourt rebounder and secondary defender. Shooting splits in 2025 included 35.8% from the field (24-for-67), 43.1% on two-point attempts (22-for-51), 12.5% from three (2-for-16), and a notable 85.7% at the free-throw line (18-for-21). She finished with 20 turnovers and a 0.85 assist-to-turnover ratio. In conference tournament play in 2025, Petersen played two games (12 minutes total), scoring two points with four rebounds and one assist.