TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Virginia Tech dominated Florida State 79-54 in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Donald L. Tucker Center.

The Hokies seized control early, leading 26-12 after the first quarter and 45-28 at halftime. They maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half before a crowd of 1,277.

Mackenzie Nelson led Virginia Tech with 18 points and 12 assists. Carys Baker added a game-high 21 points. Jasmine Shavers scored 19 points for the Seminoles.

Virginia Tech improved to 10-3 overall. Florida State fell to 4-9.