The Hokies practiced for a few several hours Thursday.

“It’s the initial time we actually had an substantial apply for a lengthy time, to try to appropriate some of the matters that were being ailing us,” Brooks explained. “We bought again to the basics.”

Aisha Sheppard experienced 17 factors and 5 3-tips in the loss at Liberty, but she was the only Hokie to score in double figures.

Tech shot 22% (6 of 27) from 3-issue range in the defeat. It was Tech’s worst effectiveness from that distance considering the fact that the Hokies shot 20% from extensive vary in a 2020 ACC tournament loss to Louisville.

“You happen to be not heading to shoot the ball perfectly every evening, specifically when you go on the road. You are likely to have to come across other techniques to gain,” Brooks claimed.

Ga Amoore, Cayla King and Kayana Traylor shot a combined of 15 from 3-point territory at Liberty.

“In no way would have imagined that in a million years,” Brooks said.

Brooks needs to see transfers Traylor and Emily Lytle make a lot more of a mark with the Hokies. Traylor averaged 15. details for Purdue previous calendar year, while Lytle averaged 14.7 factors for Liberty very last period.

“At times they’re just seeking to blend in [at Tech],” Brooks claimed. “Lytle’s enjoying tentative due to the fact she isn’t going to want to step on anyone’s toes. … Traylor’s like, ‘OK, where’s my market? How can I rating right here that is going to still be successful and not upset the apple cart?’”