Three days after suffering their first loss of the 2024-25 season to Iowa, the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team is set to return to the friendly confines of Cassell Coliseum on Wednesday night to kick off a homestand. In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, we’ll start with women’s hoops and dive into the latest updates on football recruiting.
Women’s basketball to host UNC Asheville
Sunday night’s 71-52 loss to Iowa at the Ally Tip-Off in Charlotte provided valuable lessons for first-year women’s basketball coach Megan Duffy and her team. It’s still early in the season, and there’s plenty of time to rebound. Now, the Hokies return home to face UNC Asheville at 6 p.m., with the game available on ACC Network Extra. Virginia Tech will also host Coppin State on Saturday afternoon.
Women’s basketball commit to announce decision
Class of 2025 five-star Kaelyn Carroll, a standout at Tabor Academy in Rochester, Mass., is set to announce her college decision on Wednesday. In addition to Virginia Tech and head coach Megan Duffy, Carroll has taken official visits to powerhouse programs like North Carolina, Ohio State, Minnesota, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Villanova. The Hokies face stiff competition in the race for the highly sought-after recruit.
Crystal ball predicts football commitment flip
During the Hokies’ 24-14 loss to Clemson on Saturday, it was a significant day for recruiting activity on campus. Among the visitors was Aydan West, a three-star Class of 2025 cornerback from Maryland. West, who committed to Michigan State in June, may be reconsidering his decision. According to 247Sports, a new Crystal Ball prediction favors Virginia Tech securing a flip from him.
With signing day less than a month away, any potential flip could happen soon. However, the Hokies are familiar with the flips going the other way, as they lost Class of 2025 commit Matthew Outten to Penn State in September. Virginia Tech is hoping to avoid a repeat and build momentum as signing day approaches.
Antwaun Powell-Ryland makes semifinalist list
Edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious Bednarik Award, presented annually to the nation’s Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Powell-Ryland has been a dominant force this season, currently tied for the national lead in sacks with 13, showcasing his exceptional impact on defense.
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