CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – Tech jumped out to a 25-9 lead in the first quarter and never looked back Thursday night in their Big Ten/ACC Challenge victory from the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.
The Hokies shot nearly 53 percent from the field including 45.5 percent (10 –for-22) from beyond the arc, while playing stifling defense forcing 16 turnovers.
A pair of Hokies tallied double-doubles as Regan Magarity recorded her fourth of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Chanette Hicks, who kick started the team with her energy in the first quarter, finished with 20 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds and six steals.