Good morning! Come out to the only home game this weekend! Women’s basketball takes on Wake Forest on Sunday at 2pm. It is the Alzheimer’s Awareness game, so wear some purple! We invite fans to share their stories by clicking here. Get tickets now.

What else are we covering into today’s edition, Hokies?

🏀 Double OT dub
🥎 Top 100 Freshmen
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Victory! The women’s basketball team fought hard in a double overtime win over No. 13 Georgia Tech. The Hokies won 105-94, standing at 11-4 overall and 2-2 in the ACC. Three women scored 20 or more in the game— Carleigh Wenzel (24 points, 10 assists), Rose Micheaux (20 points, 12 rebounds) and Lani White with 20 points. The team had a season-low 10 turnovers.

🏀 Read more about the victory.

🔼 Fresh Duo. D1Softball named Jayden Jones and Jordan Lynch to the D100 Freshman Watch List!

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Conference Opener.

Which team competes in its ACC opener tomorrow?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Spotlight! Women’s basketball player Matilda Ekh has been outstanding on the court. The 6’2” senior has been a crucial player on the court when it comes down to critical moments. She averages 11.3 points per game, sank the game-winning three-pointer against Miami and posted a season-high 18 points against UNCW.

🏀 Learn more about Ekh.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, January 10

🤼 Wrestling at North Carolina @ 5pm ET

Saturday, January 11

🏊 Swim & Dive at Virginia
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Cal @ 6pm ET

Sunday, January 12

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Wake Forest @ 2pm ET | Tickets

🦃 Click here to view the entire Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar.
🦃 Game promotions schedule.

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Wrestling!

🦃 Have a great Friday!