The Virginia Tech women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance on the road, overwhelming Southern Methodist University with a decisive 79-42 victory. This Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) triumph, secured at Moody Coliseum over the weekend, marks the Hokies’ third consecutive conference win, signaling a strong mid-season surge.
Redshirt sophomore Samyha Suffren emerged as the standout performer, registering a career-best 18 points to lead all scorers. The 5’8″ guard demonstrated remarkable efficiency off the bench, converting 7 of 15 field goal attempts and maintaining a perfect 4-for-4 record from the free throw line in just 24 minutes of play. Beyond scoring, Suffren delivered a comprehensive stat line with five rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots—another career milestone.
Virginia Tech established dominance from the opening tip, launching an 8-0 scoring run to set the tone. The Hokies maintained control throughout the contest, leading 16-8 after the first quarter and expanding their advantage to 32-19 by halftime. After three quarters, the margin grew to 57-33, with Tech closing the game emphatically on a 15-0 run in the final period where Suffren contributed six of her points.
The victory featured balanced offensive production with four Hokies reaching double figures in scoring. Suffren’s all-around contribution saw her tie for third in team rebounding and tie for the lead in steals. The team’s defensive intensity limited SMU’s scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
With this result, Virginia Tech improves to 14-5 overall and strengthens its ACC standing to 4-3 in conference play, demonstrating significant momentum as the season progresses.