In their first-round game of March Madness against Marshall, the Virginia Tech Hokies made a significant statement by including freshman Clara Strack in the starting lineup. Throughout the game, the Hokies demonstrated their depth and skill, especially during the third quarter where they went on an 11-0 run, with notable contributions from Ekh and Amoore, stretching their lead to 53-27. Despite facing challenges with key players Georgia Amoore and Cayla King spending significant time on the bench due to foul trouble, the team managed to secure a historic victory. The Hokies scored 92 points, marking the highest score in a NCAA tournament game in the program's history, even without significant contributions from Kitley and with Amoore limited to just 9 points. Remarkably, Virginia Tech was up on Marshall by 44 points after three quarters.
VT scored a school NCAAT record 91 points without Kitley and w/ Amoore only scoring 9 due to foul trouble. If the Hokies continue to shoot like this, watch out 👀 https://t.co/zkz1aZVuek
The Hokies' 92 points are its most in a NCAA tournament game in program history 🤯 @HokiesWBB https://t.co/KzOCVqkhQM
Entering today, only two available #Hokies players had NCAA Tournament experience: Georgia Amoore and Cayla King. They've each spent nearly half the game on the bench in foul trouble. And Virginia Tech is up on Marshall by 44 after three quarters. Quite the team.
#Hokies start the third quarter with an 11-0 run. Ekh with two threes and Amoore with one. Virginia Tech stretches its lead to 53-27.
#Hokies going with freshman Clara Strack in the starting lineup for this #MarchMadness first-round game against Marshall. https://t.co/3a21mRKXFJ