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BLACKSBURG - The Virginia Tech women's basketball team will open the road slate on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., taking on Georgetown in McDonough Arena.

GAME INFORMATION
Date/Time: November 18, 2015 / 7 p.m.
Opponent: Georgetown
Site: Washington, DC (McDonough Arena)
Radio: 100.7 FM WNMX / HokiesXtra
Talent: Andrew Allegretta, play-by-play
TV: N/A
Live Stats: GUHoyas.com
Live Video: Big East Digital Network - BEDN
Game Notes: Virginia Tech | Georgetown

THE HOKIES
Virginia Tech downed George Mason the last time out, defeating the Patriots 80-63 in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies set a new team single-game record with 14 three-pointers made. Vanessa Panousis led a quartet of Hokies in double-digit points, tallying 18 points in the game while handing out six assists. Panousis tied the Cassell Coliseum record with six baskets from outside the arc. Hannah Young added 15 points and pulled down a team-high five rebounds. Chanette Hicks chipped in 13 points and scooped up five steals. Sidney Cook tallied 12 points.

The Hokies led 22-12 at the end of the first quarter, but the Patriots cut the lead down to three (32-29) at the break. Tech came out firing in the third quarter, connecting on 64.7 percent from the field, including an impressive 77.8 percent (7-of-9) from outside the arc to outscore Mason 29-14 in the frame and go on top 61-43. Mason held the advantage in the final quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the Hokies as Tech rolled to the win.

Panousis leads the Hokies after two games, averaging 17 points and six assists per game. Young is chipping in 11.5 points and grabbing 6.5 rebounds per game. Regan Magarity is adding 9.0 points while Hicks is post 8.5 ppg and recording 3.0 spg.

THE HOYAS
Georgetown defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 71-60 to open the season. The Hoyas were led by Dorothy Adomako with 23 points and seven rebounds. Katie McCormick tallied 14 points and Faith Woodard chipped in 11. Dominique Vitalis and Dionana White pulled down six rebounds each.

The Hoyas jumped out to a lead in the first quarter, going up 17-7. UMES kept the second quarter closer, but Georgetown took a 30-21 advantage into the break. The two teams were even in the third frame, but the Hoyas again outscored the Hawks 24-22 in the final quarter to secure the win.

THE SERIES
The Hokies lead the all-time series 4-2, but the two teams have not met since 2004 during Tech’s final season in the Big East. Virginia Tech won that contest 56-47 as part of the Big East Tournament.

Former Tech player Kerri Gardin led the Hokies with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Carrie Mason added 14 points while Dawn Chriss recorded 11.

Up Next: Virginia Tech returns home to face Providence on Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. in Cassell Coliseum.

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