Kayl Petersen Transfers From Virginia Tech to Marquette

Kayl Petersen is heading from Virginia Tech back to Marquette after two seasons with the Hokies. Petersen originally committed to Marquette in October 2022 before following coach Megan Duffy to Virginia Tech.

She posted on Instagram about timing and feeling back home. Kayl Petersen Transfers From Virginia Tech to Marquette was confirmed publicly through that message.

Background to the move

Megan Duffy’s departure from Marquette led to voided letters of intent for her signed freshmen. Two of those signees followed Duffy to Virginia Tech, including Petersen.

Petersen is listed at 6’0″ and played a bench role for the Hokies over two seasons. Virginia Tech earned a #9 seed and an NCAA tournament berth this year.

Playing time and recent performance

As a freshman she averaged 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game. Her minutes declined in year two.

This past season she averaged 2.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game. She logged at least 11 minutes in nine of the first ten games.

She saw double-digit minutes only once in Virginia Tech’s final eight games. Petersen played 15 minutes in the Hokies’ 70-60 NCAA tournament loss to Oregon.

Statistical profile

Her turnover rate exceeded 22 percent in both seasons. That is a clear area to address moving forward.

Petersen has shot 22.6 percent from three on 62 career attempts. Her two-point shooting sits at 50.8 percent.

According to Her Hoop Stats, she ranked among the top 500 in rebounding rate on both ends last season. That suggests tangible value on the glass.

Roster implications at Marquette

Petersen’s commitment brings Marquette to eight known players for next season. The group includes three true freshmen and one redshirt freshman coming off an October knee injury.

At 6’0″ she helps depth, but size remains a concern for the Golden Eagles. Seven roster spots remain open, giving the staff room to add frontcourt pieces.

Coach Cara Consuegra will likely need at least two more players just to run five-on-five practice units. The squad could still add up to the NCAA maximum of 15 players.

Petersen will need to cut turnovers and expand her shooting to make a larger impact. Filmogaz.com will track roster moves and further updates.