Fifth-seeded Georgia Tech didn't waste any time in putting away the last place Hokies in today's opening game, resting their starters most of the way home in their 81-58 win. Given that fact the game wasn't nearly as close as the score - the margin was 40-14 at halftime as the Jackets press harassed the Hokies into 22 first half turnovers. Georgia Tech finished with an amazing 49 bench points and 38 points off turnovers. This contest was illustrative of the difference between a team hungry to prove itself and one that was disinterested & disorganized. The Jackets led by as many as 42 points in a game that saw them build a double-digit lead just five minutes in. Alex Montgomery of Georgia Tech led her team with 14 points & 7 rebounds, and Ty Marshall matched her with 14. Hokie seniors Elizabeth Basham and Nikki Davis were among the few VT players who evinced any signs of urgency; Davis had 15 points and Basham 10 in their last college games. The end result was a nice workout for the Jackets but not a strenuous exercise as they must face Maryland tomorrow. They were all business and were determined to end this one early. For their part, VT was a mostly willing victim. Until the last minutes of the game, their sheer lack of competitiveness was indicative of their season as a whole. While there is talent on this team (and more than coach Beth Dunkenberger has had in some of her years in Blacksburg), there was little cohesion. Dunkenberger never had to coach effort or teamwork prior to this season, and it leads many to wonder if she'll be back next season, given that her contract is up this year. The consensus around the Coliseum today is that she won't.

Top Performers:

• GT Alex Montgomery: 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3FG), 7 rebounds, 19 minutes
• GT Tyaunna Marshall: 14 points, 3 assists, 14 minutes
• VT Elizabeth Basham 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3FG), 9 minutes