Virginia Tech Hokies @ Louisville Cardinals
No. 12 Virginia Tech women get double-doubles from Kitley and Amoore in 86-70 win over Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- — Elizabeth Kitley and Georgia Amoore each recorded double-doubles and No. 12 Virginia Tech beat 18th-ranked Louisville 86-70 on Sunday.
Kitley scored 26 points shooting 12 of 16 and grabbed 13 rebounds while Amoore scored 23 points shooting 9 of 11 — including 3 of 4 from 3-point range — and distributed 10 assists.
Matilda Ekh contributed 12 points, shooting 5 for 7, for Virginia Tech which finished shooting 65.4% (34 of 52), including 43.5% (10 of 23) from 3-point range.
The Hokies' 65.4% shooting mark represents a program best in ACC play. Virginia Tech's ninth-straight win marks another program best.
Kiki Jefferson scored 19 points, reserve Jayda Curry 13 and Nyla Harris and Nina Rickards 10 apiece for Louisville (21-6, 11-4 ACC).
Kitley scored nine of Virginia Tech's first 11 points to set the Hokies' (22-4, 13-2) offensive tone. Merissah Russell's jump shot brought the Cardinals within 11-9 with 2:19 left before the end of the first quarter, but the Hokies closed the quarter with a 9-4 blitz to go up 20-13.
Ekh started the second with consecutive 3s for a 26-13 advantage and the Hokies stayed ahead by double digits through the remainder.
The Hokies shot 63.3% (19 of 30), including 46.7% (7 of 15) from beyond the arc in the first half. Kitley nearly had a double-double before the break with 15 points and eight rebounds as Virginia Tech built a 48-35 lead at intermission.
Louisville travels to Georgia Tech on Thursday. Virginia Tech hosts North Carolina on Feb. 25.
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Game Information
Louisville, KY

Referee:Dee Kantner
Referee:Rod Creech
Referee:Jeffrey Smith

2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 5-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Virginia | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Duke | 5-0 | - | 10-6 |
| NC State | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Stanford | 3-1 | 1.5 | 14-3 |
| Syracuse | 3-2 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Notre Dame | 3-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Clemson | 3-2 | 2 | 12-5 |
| North Carolina | 2-2 | 2.5 | 13-4 |
| Wake Forest | 2-3 | 3 | 12-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 12-5 |
| Miami | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-3 | 3.5 | 8-9 |
| California | 0-4 | 4.5 | 9-8 |
| SMU | 0-4 | 4.5 | 7-9 |
| Florida State | 0-4 | 4.5 | 5-11 |
| Boston College | 0-5 | 5 | 4-14 |
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