Tech looks to continue its undefeated streak against Charlotte on Sunday

blacksburg – The undefeated Virginia Tech women’s soccer team is set to host the Charlotte Hokies on Sunday, September 4th in a conference game against the 49ers at 5:00 pm at Thompson Field. Sunday’s game against Charlotte will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.

Sunday, September 4 – 5 p.m
Thompson Field, Blackburg, Virginia
vs. Charlotte (0-3-1)

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• Hokies Strong (4-0-1): Virginia Tech continued its winning streak against non-conference opponents with a recent 3-0 win over Old Dominion at the ODU Soccer Complex. The Hokies recorded their third clean sheet of the season Lauren Hargrove Blocked a career-high five shots. The Hokies will play the 49ers for the eighth time in program history, last defeating Charlotte in 2021 by a score of 2-1. Tech is tied with Charlotte 3-3-1 in the series. Charlotte was picked to finish eighth in the Conference USA preseason poll.

• Rookie start for Charlotte (0-3-1): The 49ers have been held scoreless in their last two games against Duke and James Madison. Charlotte had zero shots on Duke’s goal and lost the game 4-0. 49ers goalie Emily Jones had 22 saves in 315 minutes of play. Midfielder Tash Hudson is eighth in C-USA in goals — leading the 49ers with two goals in three games. In the year In 2021, Hudson led her team with eight goals and 19 points while playing in Barrie.

• Not just the second half team: The Hokies continued to put pressure on their opponents in the second half, but the Hokies scored the first goal against Old Dominion in the 22nd minute of the game. Tech scored two goals against Elon in the first half and three more in the second. The Hokies fought until the last minute of the game Ella Cerdulo She scored her first goal in the 84th minute against Elon. Tori Powell And Emma Pelkowski Both scored goals against William & Mary in the final 10 minutes of the game. The Hokies are currently averaging 18.4 shots on goal in the second half, with more than half of their shots in play. The Hokies have won two games this season in the final 45 minutes.


• Leaders in the ACC: Hot man Taylor Price She led Old Dominion with her fourth goal of the season. Price ranks first in the ACC among freshmen, and is tied for fifth among all ACC student-athletes in goals. She is eighth in the ACC in total shots (19) and fifth in points (9). Price scored the first goal of the game three times this season, helping the Hokies to victory on all three occasions. goalkeeper Lauren Hargrove It was blocked in 300 minutes after the ball went past her and into the net. Hargrove has claimed three clean sheets this season and is tied for second in the ACC with a .929 save percentage.

Sunday’s game against Charlotte is Sunday Funday at Thompson Field. Fans can enjoy lawn games, ice cream and face painting before the game. Fans can also pick up the official 2022 Women’s Soccer Poster (while supplies last).



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• The Hokies next host nationally ranked South Carolina on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. The last time the Hokies played South Carolina, they won 1-0 at Stone Stadium.

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