Jessica Dimaro leads four Hokies in double figures as Virginia Tech reaches the century mark and improves to 2-0.
Virginia Tech women's basketball did not waste much time making itself comfortable in the win column. The Hokies delivered another commanding performance Wednesday night, overwhelming Delaware, 101-53, inside Cassell Coliseum to remain unbeaten through the opening two games of the 2026-27 season.
Freshman Jessica Dimaro led the way with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Carleigh Wenzel added 18 points, four assists and two blocks. Senior Samyha Suffren contributed 16 points, and sophomore Amani Jenkins finished with 10 points and a career-high seven rebounds.
But this was more than a strong night from the starting lineup. All 12 Hokies who saw action scored, Virginia Tech recorded 12 blocks, and the defense forced 23 Delaware turnovers.
The result was a 48-point victory that showcased the Hokies' scoring depth, defensive pressure and ability to turn mistakes into points.
Hokies Set the Tone Early
Virginia Tech wasted little time establishing control.
Wenzel opened the game with a four-point play, knocking down a three-pointer while drawing a foul and converting the free throw just 57 seconds into the contest.
Dimaro quickly made her presence felt in the paint, grabbing an offensive rebound and converting the basket to give the Hokies a 6-2 advantage. The freshman continued to attack, scoring nine points in the opening quarter while connecting on four of her first five field-goal attempts.
Virginia Tech closed the first period on an 11-2 run to build a 25-10 lead.
The pressure continued in the second quarter. Aniya Trent helped spark an 8-0 stretch with a basket inside, and Suffren followed by scoring six consecutive points to push the advantage to 38-13.
Wenzel added another scoring burst, while Arianna Harris-Mott and Jenkins contributed before halftime. By the time the teams headed to the locker room, Virginia Tech had built a commanding 53-19 lead.
Delaware had been held to just three made field goals in each of the first two quarters.
Dimaro Leads a Deep and Balanced Attack
Dimaro's performance was one of the night's biggest takeaways.
The freshman finished 8-of-11 from the field, shooting an efficient 72.7 percent while collecting seven rebounds. Her ability to finish around the basket gave Virginia Tech another reliable scoring option and helped fuel the team's 66 points in the paint.
Wenzel provided another offensive spark, finishing with 18 points and connecting on two of her three attempts from beyond the arc. Suffren added 16 points on seven made field goals, along with two assists and two steals.
Jenkins rounded out the Hokies' four double-digit scorers with 10 points and a career-high seven rebounds.
The production was not limited to the leading scorers. Leila Wells, Kate Sears, Alyssa Latham, Kaleo Anderson, Francesca Baldassarre, Natalee Goff and Harris-Mott all contributed to the scoring effort.
Goff recorded her first basket in a Virginia Tech uniform, while every player who entered the game found the scoreboard.
That kind of contribution across the roster matters. It gives the Hokies multiple ways to generate offense and allows the team to maintain pressure even as substitutions enter the rotation.
Defense Delivers a Historic Night
Virginia Tech's offense put up 101 points, but the defensive performance deserves its own spotlight.
The Hokies forced Delaware into 23 turnovers and converted those mistakes into 34 points. Virginia Tech also collected 12 blocks, its highest total during head coach Megan Duffy's tenure.
Freshman Harris-Mott was particularly active defensively, recording five blocks and six rebounds. Anderson added two blocks, while the Hokies continued to challenge shots throughout the lineup.
Delaware finished just 16-of-56 from the field, shooting 28.6 percent. The Blue Hens also managed only three three-pointers on 12 attempts.
Virginia Tech controlled the interior on both ends, finishing with a 66-22 advantage in points in the paint and outrebounding Delaware 41-30.
The Hokies also generated 20 fast-break points, showing how quickly their defensive stops and turnovers translated into scoring opportunities.
For Delaware, Frances Ulysse led the way with 18 points and five rebounds. Kendall Scott added 11 points, while Sanyiah Littlejohn finished with 10.
What the 101-Point Performance Means for Virginia Tech
The victory marked the third time Virginia Tech has scored at least 100 points under Duffy. The previous century mark came exactly one year earlier, when the Hokies defeated Towson 100-56 in the 2025 season opener.
Virginia Tech's 2-0 start also follows an 85-39 victory over NC Central on Nov. 2, giving the Hokies two consecutive wins by at least 46 points.
The early numbers point to a team that is comfortable creating offense in several ways. Virginia Tech shot 58.6 percent from the floor against Delaware, recorded 20 assists on 41 made baskets and used its defensive activity to create additional scoring opportunities.
Perhaps just as encouraging is the depth. Twelve players scored, four reached double figures, and the team received meaningful contributions from both experienced players and newcomers.
It is still early in the season, and the competition will continue to get tougher. But Virginia Tech is showing an ability to control games on both ends of the floor while building confidence throughout its roster.
Up Next: James Madison Comes to Cassell Coliseum
The Hokies will look to carry their early momentum into Sunday's matchup against James Madison.
Virginia Tech welcomes its Commonwealth opponent to Cassell Coliseum on Nov. 8. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the game set to air on ACC Network Extra.
After two convincing performances to open the season, the Hokies will have another opportunity to keep building as the 2026-27 campaign gets underway.
Source: Virginia Tech Athletics; University of Delaware Athletics.
