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Virginia Tech softball: Another 5-0 weekend for the Hokies

The No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies had been on the road for their first 18 games this season. That’s right, the Lady Hokies had yet to play in Blacksburg, but, despite that, they had managed to open the softball season with an impressive 16-2 record. Over the weekend, Virginia Tech hosted the Hokie Invite. Only […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

Virginia Tech basketball: Mike Young to return as head coach in 2026-27

The Virginia Tech Hokies head into Saturday’s regular-season finale with a record of 19-11, including an 8-9 mark in ACC play. The Hokies sit squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble ahead of Saturday’s massive game in Charlottesville against No. 13 Virginia. In Joe Lunardi’s latest Bracketology, Virginia Tech is among the first four out, specifically […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies beat Michigan to open Hokie Invite

The No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies are finally home. Not really, but close enough. This week, Virginia Tech hosts the Hokie Invite at the Moyer Sports Complex in nearby Salem. Things got off to a great start on Thursday evening when Tech defeated Michigan 5-3. The Hokies jumped on the Wolverines early, scoring all five […]

4 days ago | 2 reads

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies defeat Boston College 72-63

The Virginia Tech Hokies entered Tuesday night’s game against the Boston College Eagles in must-win mode. Currently one of the first four teams out of the NCAA Tournament, according to various bracketologists, the Hokies could not afford to lose a home game against a 10-19 BC squad. Fortunately for Virginia Tech, the message was received, […]

6 days ago | 4 reads

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies go 5-0 again over the weekend

The Virginia Tech Hokies entered this weekend’s Jane B. Moore Memorial in Auburn, Alabama, 11-2 and ranked No. 11 in the latest Softball America top 25. It was yet another memorable weekend for the Lady Hokies, who were undefeated yet again, winning all five games to improve Here’s a recap from this weekend’s action: Game […]

8 days ago | 5 reads

Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator lands big promotion

When Virginia Tech hired Brent Pry to replace Justin Fuente as the Hokies’ head coach ahead of the 2022 season, he was proud to hire one of his former players, Chris Marve, to be his new defensive coordinator. The Virginia Tech job was special to Pry, having gone to high school nearby and serving three […]

11 days ago | 4 reads

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies move up in top 25 again

The Virginia Tech Hokies went down to Georgia last weekend and had about as good a weekend as you could have. Ranked No. 20 ahead of the Georgia Classic in Athens, the Hokies went undefeated, beating No. 12 Georgia twice, Seton Hall and Utah State. The games weren’t particularly close either, with the Hokies beating […]

12 days ago | 1 read

Remembering former Virginia Tech cornerback Ronyell Whitaker

These types of stories are always the most difficult to write. Today, we remember the life of former Virginia Tech cornerback Ronyell Whitaker, who passed away over the weekend at only 46 years old. Whitaker, a 5-foot-9 cornerback from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, was a member of Virginia Tech’s famous 1998 recruiting class. […]

15 days ago | 3 reads

Former Virginia Tech standout lands a big promotion

Jeff King grew up not far from Blacksburg, starring at Pulaski County High School before committing to Virginia Tech. King enrolled at Virginia Tech in 2001, in a class that featured DeAngelo Hall, Kevin Jones, Bryan Randall, Justin Hamilton, Will Montgomery, and James Anderson, among others. Looking back, it’s one of the best recruiting classes […]

18 days ago | 5 reads

Virginia Tech loses another heartbreaker, 67-66, at Miami

The Virginia Tech Hokies had an opportunity for their second Quad 1 win in a week on Thursday at Miami. It was a chance for Tech to put Saturday’s ugly home loss to Florida State behind them. Unfortunately, it turned out to be another heartbreaking last-second loss, as the Hurricanes came away with a 67-66 […]

20 days ago | 3 reads

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies go 2-2 in Queen City Classic

The Virginia Tech Hokies were riding high this week, heading into the Queen City Classic. Tech upset South Carolina twice on opening weekend, winning all five games at the Gamecock Invitational to open the season 5-0. The early start helped the Hokies move up to No. 14 in the country ahead of their arrival in […]

21 days ago | 3 reads

Virginia Tech Hokie Baseball Starts the Season with a Sweep of Willliam and Mary

Tech is 3-0 after an opening weekend sweep of the visiting William & Mary Tribe. Even with the Saturday Double Header filling the entire day at Atlantic Union Bank Park, the Hokies win 2 big wins and a close one from the visitors from Williamsburg. College baseball season starts a month and a half earlier […]

22 days ago | 8 reads

Virginia Tech suffers embarrassing home loss to Florida State 92-69

Virginia Tech’s NCAA Tournament hopes received a significant boost earlier this week with a 76-66 win at No. 20 Clemson. How would the Hokies respond to their biggest win of the season? On Saturday, the Hokies hosted Florida State in Blacksburg, and, despite going into halftime with a 42-39 lead, were steamrolled by the Seminoles […]

23 days ago | 8 reads

Virginia Tech vs. Florida State: How to watch, TV and odds

The Virginia Tech Hokies (17-8, 6-6) are back in Blacksburg for Saturday’s ACC clash against the Florida State Seminoles (11-13, 4-7). Saturday’s game will be the first for the Hokies against the new FSU coach, Luke Loucks. The legendary Leonard Hamilton retired after last season, and Loucks, a former Florida State guard who played for […]

24 days ago | 1 read