Tech Defense Leads Women's Basketball To Third Victory Of Year
Hokies led by Hicks & Williams in 50-36 win over Michigan State
November 25, 2000
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Virginia Tech used a strong defensive effort
and 15 points form Crystal Starling to defeat Michigan State 50-36 in the
opening round of the Tallahassee Democrat Classic hosted by Florida State
University.
Tech (3-0) held the Spartans to only 21.7% (10-46) from the field for the
game and forced 19 turnovers in the victory. Sarah Hicks and Tere Williams
added 12 points each for the Hokies.
Virginia Tech led by as many as 15 points (31-16) in the second half but saw
Michigan State (1-2) cut the lead to 36-31 with 5:15 remaining in the game.
The Hokies sealed the game by hitting 12 of 12 free throws down the stretch
including six by Starling.
The teams swapped the lead in the early going until the Hokies used a 8-0 run
five minutes into the game to build a 16-8 advantage which they never
relinquished. Tech biggest lead of the half occurred at 25-14 with 4:34
remaining on Starling jumper
The Hokies will face the winner of the Chicago State/Florida State game in
Sunday's championship game at 4 p.m.










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