BLACKSBURG, Va. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State (ETSU) women’s basketball couldn’t sustain its early momentum Sunday afternoon, falling 73-55 to Virginia Tech.

The Lady Bucs came out firing, outscoring the Hokies 16-10 in the opening quarter behind six points and two boards from sophomore guard Carmen Richardson. But Virginia Tech found its rhythm shortly afterward, using a strong second half to pull away.

Senior forward Meghan Downing showed out on the glass, grabbing a season-best 12 rebounds. Downing’s five rebounds in the third quarter also marked the most by any Buc in a single frame this season.

Junior guard Daniela Lopez led ETSU in scoring for the second time this year, finishing with 14 points.

Thirteen Bucs saw the floor as ETSU totaled 55 points, 38 rebounds and nine assists.

ETSU women’s basketball returns home to Brooks Gymnasium where they’ll take on Gardner-Webb on Thursday, Dec. 18, for their final game of 2025.

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