Virginia Tech's women's basketball team secured its sixth consecutive victory with a 67-50 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night. Despite struggling with field goal efficiency, the Hokies pulled away in the fourth quarter to claim the ACC matchup in Blacksburg. Key contributions came from Carleigh Wenzel, Carys Baker, and Kilah Freelon.
The Virginia Tech Hokies improved to 6-0 in their recent streak by defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 67-50 in a low-scoring affair at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg. The game, played on January 29, 2026, saw both teams combine for just 35.2% shooting from the field and 20% from three-point range, highlighting defensive efforts on both sides.
Virginia Tech started strong, leading 2-0 after Wenzel's opening jumper and building a 16-11 edge after the first quarter. The Hokies extended their advantage to 33-25 at halftime, though they faltered late in the second with poor three-point shooting (3-for-11 overall). Pittsburgh's Mikayla Johnson led her team with 21 points but fouled out in the fourth, limiting the Panthers' scoring as their remaining players combined for only 29 points.
The third quarter remained tight, with Virginia Tech ahead 47-40 entering the final frame. The Hokies then dominated the fourth, outscoring Pittsburgh 20-10 while making seven field goals to the Panthers' five attempts. Wenzel finished with a game-high 17 points, Baker added 13 points and nine rebounds, and Freelon recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both Wenzel and Baker also notched two blocks each.
Virginia Tech committed just six turnovers while forcing 11 from Pittsburgh, who shot 36.2% from the field. The win sets up a matchup against Virginia on Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m. ET on ACCNX.
