BLACKSBURG – No. 21 Virginia Tech defeated SMU 1-0 Thursday night at Thompson Field.
The Hokies are 4-0 at home in the ACC this season. Tech improved to 5-1-1 through seven ACC games with 16 points, the most in seven games since 2013.
how did it happen
The first half was a close game with both teams’ defenses limiting shots. Lauren Hargrove made a diving save to the right side in the fifth minute, ending the Mustangs’ best showing of the night.
The Hokies’ offense came alive in the second half, outscoring the Mustangs 11-1 in the final 45 innings. From a corner, Natalie Mitchell sent a perfect cross to Taylor Price, who headed the ball into the back of the goal for the winning goal. 1-0 match.
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It was Price’s fifth goal in the last four games.
Tech kept up the pressure but was unable to extend their lead. Anna Weir had another solid shot for the Hokies in the 73rd minute, but her shot from 18 yards inside the box was saved.
With the win, the Hokies recorded their eighth shutout of the season and third in an ACC game.
game memo
• No. 21 Virginia Tech improves to 10-3-2 overall and 5-1-1 in the ACC.
• Tech improves to 5-1-1 in the ACC. Best start in conference play through seven games since 2013 (16 points).
• With 16 points, Tech is alone in second place in the ACC standings.
• Tech improves to 4-0 in ACC play at Thompson Field.
• The Hokies won their first matchup against SMU.
• Tech recorded its eighth shutout of the season.
• Tech has held opponents to one goal or less in 12 of 15 games this season.
• Tech had more shots on goal (15), more shots on goal (5) and corner kicks (9) than the Hokies.
• Taylor Price scored the winning goal for the Hokies.
• This was her team-leading sixth goal of the season.
This is also the first time in her career that she has scored the winning goal in consecutive games.
• Natalie Mitchell recorded her team-leading sixth assist of the season.
• Anna Weir led the Hokies with five RBIs.
• Allie George, Allie Lewis, Kylie Marshall, Emma Perkowski and Eden Skyers played the full game.
• Lauren Hargrove had one save for her ninth win of the season.
to the next
No. 21 Virginia Tech (10-3-2, 5-1-1 ACC) returns to action Thursday, Oct. 24, with a road contest at North Carolina State in Raleigh, North Carolina, starting at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.
