BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech obtained again to successful methods on Wednesday afternoon, cruising to a 21-3 win over Radford at house. Whitney Liebler and Olivia Vergano led the way in which with three targets, whereas Sarah Goodwin had a powerful displaying with two targets and two assists.

Together with Liebler, Vergano and Goodwin, Hannah Mardiney, Sarah Lubnow, Paige Tyson and Sam Rippley recorded a number of targets within the contest. In objective, Morgan Berman wasn’t examined a lot, however got here up with three saves when referred to as upon.

After an 8-0 first quarter, Tech practically doubled its lead by half and went into the break up 15-1. The Highlanders reeled it in a bit defensively within the second half, solely giving up three targets in every of the final two quarters, whereas scoring two extra within the third.

How It Occurred

Solely 35 seconds into the sport, Virginia Tech’s Lubnow scored the primary objective whereas the Hokies have been up a participant. With 13:40 remaining within the first quarter, Mardiney doubled the lead. Liebler and Vergano then scored the following 4 targets for Tech. The Hokies ultimately noticed out the primary quarter, including on two extra.

Within the second quarter, Liebler and Vergano locked up hat methods. Radford scored its first objective of the sport with 4:45 left within the first half.

After heading into halftime up 15-1, the second half was a bit extra tame, because the Hokies scored six extra within the last thirty minutes.

Sport Notes

» Virginia Tech’s 21 targets have been probably the most scored in a sport because the Hokies put 23 previous William & Mary on March 4, 2020.

» The Hokies’ 15 first-half targets have been probably the most scored in a half since they registered 16 towards Davidson on Feb. 8, 2017.

» Goodwin, McCarthy and Rippley scored their first targets of the season in Wednesday’s match. McCarthy’s objective was the primary of her profession.

Up Subsequent

Virginia Tech travels to Pittsburgh, Pa. for an ACC contest towards Pitt on Saturday. The match, which is ready for a 1 p.m. begin, will likely be streamed on ACCNX.