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Virginia Tech women's basketball falls to NC State
Hokies drop to 18-7 overall despite strong home record and rebounding performance
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The Virginia Tech women's basketball team fell 82-62 to NC State on Sunday afternoon. The Hokies, who dropped to 18-7 overall, held a slight edge on the glass by outrebounding the Wolfpack 41-37 but were unable to recover after NC State seized control before halftime. Guard Carleigh Wenzel led Virginia Tech with 22 points, marking her eighth straight game scoring in double figures, while forward Kilah Freelon recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 14 points and a career-high 18 rebounds.
Why it matters
The loss drops Virginia Tech's overall record to 18-7, though the Hokies remain strong at home with a 13-3 mark inside Cassell Coliseum. The team will now head west for a two-game road swing, beginning with a matchup at Stanford on Thursday, February 12.
The details
Virginia Tech could not overcome a decisive second-quarter run by NC State, which seized control of the game before halftime. The Hokies held a slight edge on the glass, outrebounding the Wolfpack 41-37, but were unable to capitalize. Guard Carleigh Wenzel led Virginia Tech with 22 points, marking her eighth straight game scoring in double figures, while forward Kilah Freelon recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 14 points and a career-high 18 rebounds.
- The game took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Virginia Tech will next face Stanford on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.
The players
Carleigh Wenzel
A guard for the Virginia Tech women's basketball team who led the Hokies with 22 points, marking her eighth straight game scoring in double figures.
Kilah Freelon
A forward for the Virginia Tech women's basketball team who recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 14 points and a career-high 18 rebounds.
What’s next
Virginia Tech heads west for a two-game road swing, beginning Thursday, Feb. 12, with a 10 p.m. ET matchup at Stanford.
The takeaway
Despite the loss, Virginia Tech remains strong at home with a 13-3 record inside Cassell Coliseum. The team will look to bounce back on the road as they face Stanford on Thursday, February 12.
