Virginia Hosts Va. Tech in First ACC Game on Friday at University Hall
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Jan. 26, 2005
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia women’s basketball team hosts intra-state rival Virginia Tech on Friday, Jan. 28. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The Regional Sports Network will televise the game (the local broadcast on Comcast Sports Net will be tape delayed and air at 1:30 a.m.).
Fans attending Friday’s showdown are in for some special treats. In addition to FREE Alltel foam fingers (while supplies last), fans can take advantage of a special ticket package as the Cavaliers aim to fill every seat in University Hall. Fans may purchase a ticket and a Orange Fever Bracelet for only $5. Two dollars of each package sold will help to support the United Way. Buying one of these ticket packages is actually cheaper than the cost of one adult ticket at $6. Fans can call 434.924-UVA1 or stop by the Virginia Athletic Ticket Office in Bryant Hall.
Then get ready for an exciting halftime show. Performing live will be the Zooperstars! These furry mascots have become a fixture in arenas across the country with their zany act. For more information of the halftime show, check out the Zooperstars website at: www.zooperstars.com
The Cavaliers then head to Tallahassee, Fla., for a 7 p.m game at No. 21/19 Florida State on Monday, Jan. 31. WINA Radio (1070 AM) will broadcast all games live with Jed Williams calling the action and Myron Ripley on color commentary.
Standing 14-5 and 3-2 in ACC play, Virginia has won 10 of its last 12 games. Senior Brandi Teamer leads the Cavaliers with 13.6 points per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Senior LaTonya Blue follows with 11.3 ppg and a team-best 5.2 apg. Senior Jocelyn Logan-Friend adds 9.5 ppg and a team-best 6.5 rpg.
The Hokies, under the guidance of first-year head coach Beth Dunkenberger, stand 12-5 overall and 2-3 in the ACC after 81-78 double overtime loss to No. 24 Florida State in Blacksburg on Monday. Senior Erin Gibson is the team leader with 11.8 ppg. Junior Carrie Mason follows with 10.6 ppg, while junior Kerri Gardin adds 10.4 ppg and a team-best 7.2 rpg.
Virginia holds a 25-8 series advantage over long-time intra-state rival Virginia Tech; however, this is the first meeting between the teams as ACC opponents. Last season, the Hokies escaped with a 63-62 upset win over No. 24 Virginia, marking Tech’s first win at University Hall since 1974. From this season forward, the Cavaliers and Hokies will meet twice during ACC regular-season play.
The No. 21/19 Seminoles, under the guidance of eighth-year head coach Sue Semrau, are riding a five-game ACC win streak to stand 18-2 overall and 5-1 in the conference. Florida State upset No. 23 Virginia Tech on Jan. 24, 81-78 (2ot). Senior Roneeka Hodges paces the team with 19.5 ppg. Sophomore Alicia Gladden adds 12.1 ppg and a team-best 7.1 rpg. Junior Ganiyat Adeduntan, this week’s ACC Player of the Week, contributes 10.2 ppg. FSU travels to Miami on Jan. 27 prior to hosting UVa.
Virginia stands 25-4 against Florida State in series action since 1990. Last season, the teams split a two-game series with each capturing a road win. In Tallahassee on Jan. 23, 2004, UVa went to overtime for a 82-80 road win. The Seminoles also won by two, 73-71 in Charlottesville on Feb. 22, 2004.
