The Virginia Tech Hokies Sweep the Duke Blue Devils

Photo by Brian Bishop/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe women of Virginia Tech collected a hard-fought 65-54 victory over then No. 16 Duke. Earlier this year, in late December, the Hokies won a commanding 77-55 victory over the then No. 15 Blue Devils. This marks the first time, in program history, that VT has swept Duke during the regular season.

Virginia Tech started the second half trailing, 32-25, but retorted with 40-points to close the game out. Elizabeth Kitley led the team with 19 points, and compiled 12 rebounds, earning a double double. Aisha Sheppard (13 points), Georgia Amoore (10 points), and Azana Baines (eight points) rounded out the top scorers for the Hokies. Ms. Baines…