Preview: Virginia Tech Visits Stanford in ACC Women’s Basketball Clash PALO ALTO, Calif. (Interstat) — Two teams looking to rebound from weekend losses will meet Thursday when the Virginia Tech Hokies visit the Stanford Cardinal in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball matchup at Maples Pavilion. The Hokies (18-7), coming off an 82-62 home defeat to North Carolina State on Sunday, will face a Stanford squad (16-9) that fell 74-52 at Georgia Tech the same day. Both teams sit in the middle of the competitive ACC standings seeking momentum for the final stretch of the regular season. Virginia Tech’s fortunes often hinge on the production of forward Kilah Freelon. The standout is averaging a double-double over her last five games, highlighted by a 14-point, 18-rebound performance against NC State. Her presence inside will be critical against a Stanford frontcourt that has struggled with consistency. Stanford will counter with guard Lara Somfai, who is coming off one of her best all-around games of the season. In the loss to Georgia Tech, she nearly posted a triple-double with 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Her ability to facilitate and score will be key for a Cardinal offense that has been held under 70 points in six of its nine losses. The Hokies had won five straight before their recent two-game skid against Notre Dame and NC State. Stanford’s season has been marked by streaks, having alternated between wins and losses in its last six contests. Historically, this is a rare nonconference meeting arranged under the ACC’s scheduling agreement, offering both teams a resume-building opportunity. Virginia Tech holds the superior record, but Stanford boasts the home-court advantage at Maples Pavilion, where they are 10-3 this season. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.