Five reasons to attend the Virginia Tech women’s soccer tournament in South Carolina

The Virginia Tech women’s soccer team will begin its undefeated season on Thursday, September 8, when fourth-ranked South Carolina visits Thompson Field. Kickoff is set for 6:05 p.m., and admission is free.

Below are five reasons why you should not miss this match.

1. Thursday’s game is a clash of undefeated teams. Both Tech and South Carolina enter Thursday’s matchup without a blemish in the loss column. The Hokies are 5-0-1 while the Gamecocks are 4-0-2 through six games. It’s been nine years since Thompson Field went on a six-match unbeaten streak.

2. Tech has started the 2022 campaign on a high. The Hokies have been unstoppable offensively so far this season, scoring 17 goals, their most in six games since 2014. So far this season, eight players have scored, leading Tori Powell (Five goals) and Taylor Price (four). Tech has also been sloppy on defense, allowing just four goals this season, including just 1 in its last five games.

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3. Tech goes for the double against the Gamecocks. This year’s competition is the second in a biennial event between the programs. The Hokies traveled to Columbia, South Carolina last fall, where Tech defeated the No. 12 Gamecocks 1-0 with a goal. Nicole Kozlova In the 20th minute.

4. The Hokies will look to continue their dominance over SEC foes in Blacksburg. Virginia Tech owns a 4-1-1 all-time record against Southeastern Conference teams in matches played at Thompson Field. The Hokies’ most recent win in Blacksburg was a 2-0 win over Alabama on September 5, 2019. Tech is undefeated in its last four road games against SEC competition.

5. It’s a 90’s night at Thompson Field. Fans can enjoy 90s throwback tunes, and the first 50 fans in attendance will receive a free fanny pack. Entry to the game is free.