<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=01TCzV_1H2VfYSk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01TCzV_1H2VfYSk00" width="1280" height="720" ><figcaption>Virginia Tech Basketball (WSLS)</figcaption></figure>RICHMOND, Va. – Freshman Jessica Dimaro made program history Thursday night, recording a 23-point, 24-rebound double-double to lead Virginia Tech women’s basketball to a 77-66 victory over VCU at the Siegel Center.Dimaro became the first player in Virginia Tech history to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game. Her 24 rebounds established a new program record, surpassing the previous mark of 21 set by Elizabeth Kitley on Jan. 17, 2021.Dimaro also set a program record with 17 offensive rebounds, eclipsing the previous mark of 11 established by Utaha Drye on Feb. 2, 2009.The victory also marked a career milestone for Virginia Tech head coach Megan Duffy, who earned her 200th career win and 46th since taking over the Hokies.Virginia Tech jumped out to an early lead behind Dimaro, who scored eight points and grabbed four rebounds in the opening five minutes. The Hokies took a 17-10 advantage into the second quarter.VCU responded in the second period, eventually tying the game at 30 heading into halftime. Alyssa Latham led Virginia Tech with eight points in the quarter, while Dimaro and Aniya Trent also contributed offensively.The Hokies regained control in the third quarter. Carleigh Wenzel scored four quick points to put Virginia Tech back in front before Dimaro continued her historic night on the offensive glass. Virginia Tech closed the period with a 7-0 run, highlighted by Wenzel’s 3-pointer, to take a 55-47 lead into the fourth.Virginia Tech then pulled away, opening the final quarter with a 10-2 run to build a 64-49 advantage. Wenzel scored five consecutive points during the stretch, connecting from beyond the arc before adding a layup.The Hokies maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way to secure the 11-point victory.Latham finished with a season-high 19 points, while Wenzel added 17. Trent recorded the first double-digit rebounding performance of her career with 10 boards.Virginia Tech dominated the paint and second-chance opportunities, outscoring VCU 52-32 in the paint and 26-0 in second-chance points.The victory marked Virginia Tech’s third straight win in the series and its first road win against VCU in Richmond since Jan. 8, 1995. It was also the Hokies’ first nonconference road victory against an in-state opponent since defeating George Mason on Nov. 14, 2021.Duffy improved to 7-2 against in-state opponents during her three seasons leading the Hokies.</div></body>

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RICHMOND, Va. – Freshman Jessica Dimaro made program history Thursday night, recording a 23-point, 24-rebound double-double to lead Virginia Tech women’s basketball to a 77-66 victory over VCU at the Siegel Center. Dimaro became the first player in Virginia Tech history to record at least 20 points and...

Jessica Dimaro makes history as Virginia Tech defeats VCU

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