THE FLATS – No. 11 Georgia Tech women’s basketball closes out this four-game road swing with a visit to Virginia Tech on Thursday. Tip inside Cassell Coliseum between the Yellow Jackets and Hokies is slated for 8 p.m. and will be televised on RSN, locally on Bally Sports Southeast.
No. 11 Georgia Tech (18-5, 9-3 ACC) at Virginia Tech (17-6, 9-3 ACC)
TV: RSN | Where to Watch
Play-by-Play: Dean Linke
Analyst: Fallon Stokes
Radio: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets App
Play-by-Play: Richard Musterer
Analyst: Cortnee Walton
Live Stats: Click Here
Information: Media Central | 2022 GT WBB Media Guide
The Yellow Jackets look to return to winning ways on Thursday after dropping a tough decision at No. 5 NC State this past Monday. Led by a game-high 16 points from Eylia Love, three Yellow Jackets finished in double-figures. Lorela Cubaj notched her ninth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Nerea Hermosa added 13 points to the scoreboard.
Also facing a quick turnaround this week, Virginia Tech is coming off a victory over Clemson on Tuesday night. The Hokies have won two straight and three of their last four. Virginia Tech boasts a 9-1 record when playing at home, including a perfect 5-0 mark against league opponents in Cassell Coliseum. Elizabeth Kitley leads the Hokies, averaging a double-double behind 17.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.
Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech are meeting on the hardwood for the 20th time in program history. The Jackets lead the all-time series, 12-7, dating back to the first meeting in 2003. The Hokies and Jackets have split the last four meetings with each team taking their last two respective home games.
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