VIRGINIA TECH WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Historic double-double for Dimaro in Virginia Tech's season-opening win MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times Nov 2, 2026 Nov 2, 2026 Updated Nov 3, 2026 0 1 of 3 Virginia Tech freshman center Jessica Dimaro, who is from Nigeria, had 13 points and 13 rebounds Monday. Courtesy of Virginia Tech Virginia Tech freshman Kaleo Anderson (10) scored 11 points Monday. Courtesy of Virginia Tech Virginia Tech's Amani Jenkins (24) and Carleigh Wenzel (1) celebrate a basket Monday. Wenzel had 17 points and Jenkins had 13 points. 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