Kitley leads No. 13 Virginia Tech women past Syracuse 78-64

Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley (33) shoots over Syracuse's Saniaa Wilson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Syracuse's Saniaa Wilson (21) battles for a defensive rebound with Virginia Tech's D'asia Gregg (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair (2) falls while being defended by Virginia Tech's Cayla King (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Syracuse's Georgia Woolley, left, has her shot blocked by Virginia Tech's Cayla King (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Syracuse head coach Felisha Legette-Jack reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley (33) watches a shot attempt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech head coach Kenny Brooks reacts to a missed scoring opportunity during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Syracuse's Kennedi Perkins, left, looks to pass while guarded by Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)