Box Score Blacksburg -- The Virginia Tech lacrosse team (2-1) won its home opener over VCU 17-9 Saturday afternoon behind four goals from junior attacker Paige Tyson and four other Hokies who scored multiple goals. How It Happened The Hokies jumped out to a 3-0 lead with goals from Olivia Vergano and Whitney Liebler in the opening minutes. The lead stretched to 7-1 into the second quarter before the Rams put together consecutive goals to cut the lead to 7-4 at halftime. VCU would score two of the first three goals in the second half before VT put together a 9-1 stretch between the third and fourth quarters to extend the lead and close it out. Game Notes » Tyson's hat trick was the third of her career, and the four goals scored is a career-high. » Hannah Mardiney registered her first hat trick as a VT player. » Freshman Olivia Vergano recorded her first career hat trick in the game. » Claire Schotta registered her first collegiate goal. » Morgan Berman had nine saves in the game, the 10th time in her career that she has stopped nine or more shots in a contest. What's next The Hokies will play at home again on Wednesday, February 23 at 3 p.m. against Liberty.