Tech plays seven of the next 11 games on the road, starting with Radford Jan.2. We haven't gotten to the day when I can see it in the players' faces that they will stop settling for things. But there were signs of that tonight. Williams and former Lord Botetourt High School standout Sarah Hicks combined for 20 points. The Hokies were solid from the free throw line, making 12 of 15 in the first half and 24 of 27 in the second.
Free throws are a big part of the game.
They can win or lose a game for you, as tonight showed. UNC Charlotte reduced its deficit to four points early in the second half, down 46-42. It played Tech close until the final few minutes. We still need to work on a few things like our defense, but I feel confident that we'll make the changes. Dixon finished with 28 points, including five 3-pointers.