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Virginia carves up No. 18 Hokies

BLACKSBURG, VA. ­-- By posting her third career double-double -- 19 points and 12 rebounds -- freshman forward Laura Littles helped lead the Cavaliers to a 78-59 win over instate rival Virginia Tech Monday night.

When asked what it felt like to win with such a strong performance as a freshman, Virginia forward Lyndra Littles quickly delivered an answer that brought a broad smile to Virginia coach Debbie Ryan's face.

"Coach always reminds us that there is no age in basketball," Littles said. "I don't think about it. I just go out there and play."

Despite fielding a very young squad -- only one senior on the roster

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