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Virginia Tech's three-time ACC player of the year, Elizabeth Kitley, will miss the NCAA tournament after tearing her left ACL in the Hokies' regular-season finale. Kitley, who was having a career year, had hoped to lead Virginia Tech back to the Final Four. The team will now have to navigate the tournament without her, but they still have star point guard Georgia Amoore to lead the charge.
Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley wins ACC Player of the Year for the third consecutive season, while Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo earns both ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Syracuse's Felisha Legette-Jack is named ACC Coach of the Year, Duke's Oluchi Okananwa is awarded ACC Sixth Player of the Year, and Pitt's Liatu King is named Most Improved Player. The 2023-24 All-ACC Women’s Basketball Team and individual award winners are announced, with Kitley, Hidalgo, and Legette-Jack among the top honorees.
Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley, a two-time ACC Player of the Year, suffered a noncontact left knee injury in the third quarter of the team's 80-75 loss at Virginia. The 6-foot-6 forward had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks before leaving the game. Her status is uncertain, but she is a projected late first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Despite the loss, Virginia Tech clinched the No. 1 seed in the ACC tournament, while Virginia secured their first win over a top-five opponent in the Amaka Agugua-Hamilton era.
Virginia Tech's All-America center Elizabeth Kitley suffered a lower-body injury during the team's season finale against Virginia, prompting coach Kenny Brooks to fight back tears while discussing the injury. Kitley, a two-time ACC Player of the Year, is a crucial player for the No. 5 team in the nation, and her status moving forward will impact the team's chances in the upcoming ACC and NCAA tournaments.
The No. 5 Virginia Tech women's basketball team suffered an 80-75 loss to Virginia, with star center Elizabeth Kitley leaving the game due to a lower-extremity injury. Despite a standout performance from point guard Georgia Amoore, who scored 39 points, the Hokies couldn't secure a win. The loss marks their second consecutive defeat heading into the ACC tournament, raising concerns about Kitley's availability for postseason play.
The No. 12 Virginia Tech Hokies secured an 86-70 victory at No. 18 Louisville, with standout performances from Elizabeth Kitley and Georgia Amoore. Kitley's exceptional play has sparked discussions about her potential third consecutive ACC Player of the Year award, propelling the Hokies to No. 15 in the NET rankings and likely a top 10 spot in the upcoming AP Poll.
No. 1-seeded Virginia Tech defeated No. 3 seed Ohio State 84-74 in the Elite Eight, advancing them to the Final Four for the first time in program history. All-ACC guard Georgia Amoore went down hard on an impact with Ohio State's Eboni Walker but returned to the game and finished with 24 points. All-American Elizabeth Kitley led Virginia Tech in scoring with 25 points and 12 rebounds. The Hokies now have a 31-4 record and will face No. 3 LSU for a spot in the national championship game.