Early, often and throughout the game.
It was the story of the opener of the second round of the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament Thursday in Greensboro as No. 5 Virginia Tech had their way with No. 13 Clemson, 82-60.
The Hokies came out on fire hitting their first six shots and took a 12-2 lead in just over three minutes. They didn’t slow down until the question was no longer in doubt as they scored 25 points in the first and second quarters apiece. .
Much of Virginia Tech’s dominance came from beyond the arc as they were 9-19 from there and Clemson went all game without a three.
Aisha Sheppard led all scorers with 20 points for Virginia Tech while Elizabeth Kitley (19) Kayana Traylor (16) and Georgia Amoore (15) combined for 50 more. Delicia Washington led Clemson with 19.
Virginia Tech improves to 23-8 overall with the win and advances to battle No. 4 North Carolina in the quarterfinals on Friday. Clemson ends its year 10-21 overall and 3-15 in the ACC.
See the best photos from Virginia Tech’s win below.
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NCAA Women’s Basketball: ACC-Clemson Tournament at Virginia Tech
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies center Elizabeth Kitley (33) and Clemson…
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies center Elizabeth Kitley (33) and Clemson Tigers guard Kionna Gaines (15) battle for the ball during the third quarter at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Mandatory Credit: William Howard – USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball: ACC-Clemson Tournament at Virginia Tech
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Georgia Amoore (5) passes out…
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Georgia Amoore (5) gets out of a double team of Clemson Tigers forward Skylar Blackstock (21) and forward Hannah Hank (12) during the fourth quarter at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Mandatory Credit: William Howard – USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball: ACC-Clemson Tournament at Virginia Tech
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Georgia Amoore (5) passes as…
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Georgia Amoore (5) flies past Clemson Tigers forward Skylar Blackstock (21) during the fourth quarter at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Mandatory Credit: William Howard – USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball: ACC-Clemson Tournament at Virginia Tech
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Kionna Gaines (15) steps up to…
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Kionna Gaines (15) goes up for a shot between Virginia Tech Hokies guard Cayla King (22) and a teammate during the first quarter at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Mandatory Credit: William Howard – USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball: ACC-Clemson Tournament at Virginia Tech
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers striker Amari Robinson (5) is fouled by…
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Amari Robinson (5) is fouled by Virginia Tech Hokies forward D’Asia Gregg (11) on a shot during the first quarter at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Mandatory Credit: William Howard – USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball: ACC-Clemson Tournament at Virginia Tech
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Delicia Washington (00) is assisted by…
March 3, 2022; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Delicia Washington (00) is assisted by medical personnel after a pile-up for a loose ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Mandatory Credit: William Howard – USA TODAY Sports
