The win is the Hokies’ second against Tennessee this season. Virginia Tech defeated the Lady Vols, 59-56, on Dec. 4, 2022 in the Jimmy V. Classic in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tennessee trailed, 35-22, at halftime and never led in the contest.
Three Lady Vols had three players score 10-plus points against Virginia Tech.
Jordan Horston led Tennessee with 17 points, while Rickea Jackson totaled 15 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Walker finished with 12 points.
Georgia Amoore recorded a game-high 29 points for the Hokies. Kayana Traylor added 14 points and Elizabeth Kiley finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.