Instant takeaways from Hokies win over Rutgers

1. Fighting Shooting

In the first half, the Hokies shot 31% from the field and 25% from three, but finally got a turnaround in the second half. The Hokies finished shooting 44% from the field, 40% from three and 75% from the free throw line. Part of this shows a big step forward as the Hokies continue to grow from the Iowa loss and get their first win against an undefeated Power Four team this season.

2. Rose Micheaux

For the second time this season, Micheaux had herself another double-double, and she had a team-high and career-high 17 rebounds, along with a team-high 16 points. Micheaux chipped in a steal and a block on the defensive end and continues to show his value to this team on both ends of the floor.

3. Defense

Virginia Tech had a tough game defensively tonight, but made stops when needed to keep the game close. The Hokies forced Rutgers into 20 turnovers tonight and 35% shooting from three-point range. Getting those forced turnovers also helped the Hokies get 19 points off turnovers and helped them push the tempo and get seven fast break points as a team.

4. Pointing inside

Virginia Tech did a very good job of taking advantage of points in the paint, outscoring Rutgers 48-36 inside and outrebounding Rutgers, who is sixth in the nation in rebounding. The Hokies also did a good job of moving the ball around and getting a team win by getting 18 team assists and getting four players in double figures in scoring.

5. Carleigh Wenzel

Even though Wenzel struggled shooting tonight, she came up big on the defensive side of the ball and made a big three and grabbed a free throw. Wenzel finished the game with 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and five steals after starting on 0-11 shooting.

Additional links:

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