WBB vs Rutgers Nov 19 at 6 PM on ACCNx

The Ladies host Rutgers today at 6PM. The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network extra platform. Rutgers is 4-0 with none of the games close against typical early season opponents: Manhattan, Cornell, NJIT and Iona; all games were home games. VT is 3-1 with the loss to Iowa and the three wins against less challenging opponents.

Senior Destiny Adams, 6'3" Guard/Forward is the leader for the Scarlet Knights averaging 27 points and 14 rebounds per game. She is also averaging 3.8 fouls per game. Rutgers has three other players averaging 10 or more points per game. Chyna Cornwell, 6'3" center, who does not start but plays 22 min/game is also averaging a double double with 10.3 point and 11.5 rebounds per game.

Rutgers may a challenge heightwise for the Hokies; three of their starters are 6'3" and two bench players are 6'3". Ramiya White and Hazelton may have to play significant minutes tonight. The Hokies should be quicker; but there may be a problem keeping Rutgers off the boards.

Rutgers is not a strong 3 point team, shooting only 25% from beyond the arc; but they shoot 45% overall, probably because their taller players get many opportunities in the paint, especially against their early season foes. Depending on which group of officials is calling the game, Rutgers could have foul problems. They have three players that average 3.8 fouls per game and a fourth that averages 3.3.. They average 14.3 assists and 14 turnovers per game; they also average 5.8 blocks per game.

I'm not a gambler; so I don't how to find a line for this game. But ESPN Matchup Predictor says the Hokies likelyhood of a win in 91.8%. Unless White or Hazelton is in the game, Rutgers will have at least three and maybe 4 girls taller than any Hokie on the court. This will certainly be an opportunity for CMD to learn a lot about her team.

LE'T'S GO HOKIES!