Hokies Unleash 43-Point Avalanche on Towson
Virginia Tech women’s basketball opened its season with a commanding 100-56 victory over Towson, marking the Hokies’ 12th straight season-opening win and 13th straight home opener triumph. After a narrow 11-10 start, Tech never trailed, outscoring the Tigers 90-45 the rest of the way. Sophomore forward Kayl Petersen led the charge with a career-high 17 points and 11 rebounds, while transfer forward Kilah Freelon contributed 15 points and 11 boards. Junior guard Samyha Suffren made a successful return from shoulder surgery, adding 12 points. Tech dominated the glass with a 59–31 rebounding edge and posted 22 assists, showcasing depth as all 12 players saw court time. Next up, the Hokies face Loyola Maryland on ACC Network Extra.
Witnessing a 43-point blowout in a season opener feels like arriving at a symphony and getting an air horn solo—unexpected, loud, and slightly terrifying. The Hokies steamrolled Towson so thoroughly that even the shot clock probably waved the white flag. Coach Duffy, now a perfect 9-0 in openers, might consider installing a scoreboard that only shows points in the triple digits. As for the Tigers, they’ll need more than a pep talk and maybe a treasure map to find the rim next time. Meanwhile, Tech’s bench rotation looked like a reality TV show reunion—everyone got invited, and some even got their moment in the spotlight. Enjoy the ride, Cassell Coliseum; it looks like Hokie dominance is back, and they’re bringing the confetti cannon.
Spring Odyssey: Hokies’ 2026 Baseball Quest Unveiled
Virginia Tech baseball released its full 2026 schedule, featuring a mix of high-profile nonconference matchups and a rigorous ACC slate. The Hokies will open with William & Mary and ETSU before traveling to Arlington, Texas, for the Globe Life Classic, facing Texas A&M, Mississippi State and Tennessee. Midweek home-and-homes include James Madison, Marshall, VCU, Radford and Liberty. Conference play kicks off with back-to-back road trips to Georgia Tech and Virginia, followed by homestands against Duke and Stanford. The season also includes a rare cross-country series at Cal in Berkeley and a two-game weekend against UNC Greensboro. The regular season concludes at home versus Clemson, setting the stage for postseason action.
If this schedule were a tour bus, the Hokies would qualify for frequent-flier status—and possibly need a chiropractor on staff. Opening with a Texas-bound mouthful of SEC powerhouses is like volunteering to juggle flaming bats: ambitious, painful, and guaranteed to draw attention. The midweek home-and-homes sound like collegiate speed dating, with regional rivalries squeezing in 24 hours of intense bonding. Then there’s Berkeley—an expedition so rare that the baseball team might pack hiking boots. One can only imagine the players tracking their travel miles like a Pokémon checklist. But hey, if you can survive the calendar, you might just survive the competition—and earn the bragging rights to match.
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