BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Virginia Tech dominated Boston College 78-56 in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies (13-5) never trailed, building a 22-9 lead after the first quarter and maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout. Carys Baker led Virginia Tech with 17 points. The Eagles (4-15) were held to 35% shooting from the floor. Virginia Tech shot 50.9% and outrebounded Boston College 14-4 on the offensive glass. Attendance was 4,144.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — The Virginia Tech women’s basketball team used a dominant first-quarter surge to establish an early lead it would never relinquish, cruising to a 78-56 victory over Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest Sunday at Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies, improving to 13-5 overall and 2-2 in the ACC, overwhelmed the Eagles from the opening tip, building a 22-9 lead after the first period. Virginia Tech shot efficiently, shared the ball and controlled the glass, while Boston College struggled with turnovers and cold shooting. The Eagles, who fell to 4-15 and 0-4 in conference play, could not mount a sustained challenge, never cutting the deficit to single digits after the initial burst. The most important part of the game was Virginia Tech’s immediate and decisive start. The Hokies opened the game on a 14-0 run before Boston College registered its first field goal. Virginia Tech’s defensive pressure forced multiple early turnovers, and its offense executed with precision. Carys Baker and Leila Wells connected on three-pointers during the run, while Kilah Freelon anchored the interior. This opening salvo set the tone for the entire afternoon, allowing Virginia Tech to play comfortably ahead and methodically extend its advantage each quarter. Virginia Tech’s offensive balance proved too much for Boston College. Baker, a sophomore from West Hartford, Connecticut, led all scorers with 17 points. Freelon, a Denver native, was a force inside, finishing with nine points, nine rebounds and two assists in just 20 minutes. Carleigh Wenzel and Mel Daley each added 10 points, with Wenzel contributing four assists. Samyha Suffren orchestrated the offense effectively, tallying nine points, four rebounds and three assists. The Hokies shot 50.9% from the field, converting 28 of 55 attempts, and were nearly flawless at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19. Their defense held Boston College to 35% shooting. A significant advantage came on the offensive glass, where Virginia Tech secured 14 rebounds leading to numerous second-chance opportunities, compared to just four for the Eagles. Boston College was led by Amirah Anderson, who scored 14 points and grabbed five rebounds. Erin Houpt added 12 points. The Eagles found some success at the foul line, making 23 of 31 attempts, but their 17 turnovers and inability to generate consistent offense against the Hokies’ defense were defining factors. The Eagles finished with an offensive rating of 82.7 points per 100 possessions, well below Virginia Tech’s mark of 114.7. Virginia Tech maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second and third quarters, entering the final period ahead 61-41. The Hokies’ lead ballooned to as many as 24 points in the fourth quarter as they continued to execute, with Baker and Suffren combining for key baskets to stifle any faint hope of a Boston College rally. The game drew an attendance of 4,144 to Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech, which entered as a heavy favorite, covered the pregame spread. The combined score of 134 points fell under the projected total. Boston College continues its difficult ACC schedule next, hosting Stanford on Thursday night. Virginia Tech hits the road for its next conference matchup, facing SMU on Thursday.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — A struggling Boston College team faces a steep challenge Sunday when it visits Virginia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball matchup at Cassell Coliseum. The Eagles (4-14, 0-4 ACC) enter on a six-game losing streak, including four consecutive conference defeats by an average margin of 38.5 points. Their most recent outing was a 94-60 loss at Notre Dame on Thursday. Guard Lily Carmody led BC with 13 points in that contest and has been a consistent scorer, averaging 9.8 points over her last four games. Conversely, the Hokies (12-5, 2-2) are looking to build momentum after a decisive 77-57 road win at Syracuse. Guard Carleigh Wenzel powered that victory with 18 points and five assists, showcasing the form that makes her Virginia Tech’s engine. The Hokies have won eight of their last ten and are 7-1 at home this season. The matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Boston College’s defense, allowing 90 points per game in ACC play, will be tested by a balanced Virginia Tech offense that features Wenzel’s playmaking and efficient scoring from Mackenzie Nelson and Samyha Suffren. For the Eagles to be competitive, they will need a high-output performance from Carmody and secondary scoring, likely from Jocelyne Grier, who had 18 points against Notre Dame. Containing Wenzel in transition and improving defensive rebounding will be critical to slowing the Hokies’ attack. Virginia Tech aims to protect its home court and solidify its standing in the ACC before a road trip to SMU next week. Boston College continues a brutal stretch seeking its first conference win before hosting Stanford. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 11.