Hokies set to battle Monarchs Saturday afternoon

Tech to wear alternate uniforms in annual pink game

February 16, 2018

BLACKSBURG - The Virginia Tech lacrosse team will play host to Old Dominion on Saturday in the Indoor Practice Facility with first draw set for 3 p.m.

The Hokies will look to rebound after consecutive losses to top 10 opposition; falling to No. 8 USC in the season opener and Wednesday afternoon against No. 8 JMU.

On Wednesday, senior Tristan McGinley led the Hokies in the scoring column, recording four goals, while Marissa Davey added a hat trick.

Freshman Paige Petty had another solid performance, where she had a goal, four ground balls, five draw controls and caused two turnovers in midfield.

Not a bad start to your career @paigepetty26

2 games
3 goals
5 ground balls
7 draw controls
2 caused turnovers#Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/HcWJHaWGPW

— VT Lacrosse (@HokiesLax) February 15, 2018

Kristen Kohles recorded two caused turnovers and had three ground balls in defense against the Dukes.

The ODU won its season opener 11-9 over VCU. Sophomore Brooke Stein scored three goals and provided two assists for the Monarchs. Goalkeeper Lauren Ey made 11 saves to earn the win.

THE SERIES: The Hokies and Monarchs have played 11 times since 1996, with Tech having the edge 8-3 in the series history.

Last season the Hokies defeated ODU 19-6 in Blacksburg. McGinley, Zan Biedenharn and Kristine Localzo all scored hat tricks on the afternoon as Tech notched its eighth win in nine tries in the series.

NEXT UP: The Hokies will take on Campbell on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. from the Indoor Practice Facility.

Virginia Tech and Campbell will matchup for just the second time, following last season’s game in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Tech rolled the Camels 19-5.

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