Inside HokieSports 12/1: Fun In The Sun

Hokies Take Down Oregon State In Paradise Jam Finale

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Good Morning, Hokies. Letโ€™s be honest, you donโ€™t want to start working quite yet, right?

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What else are we covering into todayโ€™s edition, Hokies?

๐Ÿ€ Fun In The Sun
๐Ÿ The Big 3-0-0
๐Ÿˆ NFL Update
๐Ÿฆƒ And much, much more!

๐Ÿฆƒ STOCK UP

๐Ÿ”ผ Fun In The Sun. Not only did the Virginia Tech womenโ€™s hoops squad enjoy some quality time in the islands, but they also put some solid basketball on display, capping the trip with a decisive 78-67 victory over Oregon State on Saturday.

In the win over the Beaver, Mel Daley (24) and Carys Baker (20) both poured in 20+ points to lead a balance scoring attack.

Daley earned Paradise Jam Island Division All-Tournament team honors after averaging 20 points per game on the trip.

At 6-2 on the year, the Hokies now return home to battle in the ACC/SEC Challenge, welcoming Florida to town on Thursday, December 4. Tip time is set for 5 p.m. on ESPN2.

๐Ÿ”ผ The Big 3-0-0. The Virginia Tech volleyball squad wrapped up its 2025 season with a milestone victory on Friday evening.

The Hokies traveled to Syracuse and brought home a 3- victory over the Orange, snapping a three-match losing streak to โ€˜Cuse.

The win also marked a significant milestone for head coach Marci Byers, who earned her 300th career victory in her sixth season at the helm of the Hokies. 

๐Ÿ The Full Recap

๐Ÿ”ผ Still Got It. Fifteen years into his NFL career, wins still never get old.

Former Virginia Tech standout Tyrod Taylor ushered the Jets to a thrilling comeback victory on Sunday over the Atlanta Falcons, 27-24.

Taylor threw for 172 yards in the air and ran for another 44 on the ground, while passing and rushing for a TD.

๐Ÿค” HOKIE TRIVIA

Mel Daley and Carys Baker became the first pair of Hokie teammates to score 20+ points in the same game since when?

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๐Ÿ“† THE DAYS AHEAD

Tuesday, December 2
๐Ÿ€ Menโ€™s Basketball at South Carolina @ 7pm l Live Stats l Watch

Wednesday, December 3
๐ŸŠ Swimming at Toyota US Open
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tech Talk Live @ 7 pm (McClainโ€™s at First & Main)

Thursday, December 4
๐Ÿ€ Womenโ€™s Basketball vs. Florida @ 5pm l Tickets l Live Stats l Watch (ESPN2)
๐ŸŠ Swimming at Toyota US Open
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Track & Field at Liberty Indoor Kickoff

Friday, December 5
๐Ÿคผ #10 Wrestling at Cliff Keen Invitational (Las Vegas, Nev.)
๐ŸŠ Swimming at Toyota US Open
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Track & Field at Liberty Indoor Kickoff

Saturday, December 6
๐Ÿ€ Menโ€™s Basketball vs. George Mason @ 3pm l Tickets l Live Stats l Watch
๐Ÿคผ #10 Wrestling at Cliff Keen Invitational (Las Vegas, Nev.)
๐ŸŠ Swimming at Toyota US Open

Sunday, December 7
๐Ÿ€ Womenโ€™s Basketball vs. Duke @ 2pm l Tickets l Live Stats l Watch
๐Ÿคผ #10 Wrestling at Cliff Keen Invitational (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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๐ŸŽ‰ TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Carleigh Wenzel (24), Carys Baker (24) & Lani White (20) on Feb. 6, 2025 vs. Syracuse

๐Ÿฆƒ Have a great one!