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Message: [QUOTE="LETTERL, post: 3427806, member: 4687"] Final: NC State runs its record to 22-1, 11-1 ACC with a 72-59 win over Virginia Tech, ending Virginia Tech's home winning streak at 16 games. The Hokies fall to 16-6, 6-5 ACC. In a game in which both teams struggled to make shots, NC State shot 40% on 22 of 55 from the field, including just 4 of 15 from THREE and was 23 of 28 from the FT line. Virginia Tech shot 30.3% on 20 of 66 from the field, including 5 of 19 from THREE and was 14 of 19 from the FT line. For NC State, the leading scorer was Elissa Cunane, who finished with 17 points, and 16 rebounds. Joining her in double figures were Ace Konig and Jakia Brown-Turner (11 points each) and Jada Boyd with 10 points. Kai Crutchfield finished with 9 points, and Kayla Jones 7. Brown-Turner added 7 rebounds. For Virginia Tech, the leading scorer was Taja Cole, who finished with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Dana Mabrey added 15 points and Aisha Sheppard 10. The leading rebounder for the Hokies was Lydia Rivers with 10. Both teams grabbed 41 rebounds. NC State led in points in the paint 32-20. Up next: NC State is the final ACC team to have a bye; their next game is the highly-anticipated showdown with Louisville next Thursday night in Reynolds Coliseum. Virginia Tech visits North Carolina Sunday. [/QUOTE]