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Kyle Beene

Senior at Virginia Tech writing for the Sons on everything VT. I primarily cover football, basketball, and softball. There are big things on the way this year, so get ready for some great content on a weekly basis.

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Baseball Report Week 10: Hokies Fall from the Rankings

The Hokies' slump continues, losing a third-straight series to No. 7 Duke before dismantling George Mason 24-5.

By Kyle Beene | April 24, 2024
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Baseball Report Week 8: Hokies Fruitless Against Wake Forest

The Hokies went 0-3 on the weekend against Wake, but bounced back with a Wednesday win over Liberty to get back in the win column.

By Kyle Beene | April 12, 2024
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Addressing the Future of College Sports: NCAA President Charlie Baker Interview

NCAA President Charlie Baker comments on the effects of NIL and sports betting on the future of collegiate athletics.

By Kyle Beene | March 20, 2024
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Hokies Squash the Spiders, Claiming First-Round NIT Victory at Home

Virginia Tech smooths out a rocky start to defeat Richmond 74-58 and advance to face Ohio State in the NIT's second round.

By Kyle Beene | March 20, 2024
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Hokies Fall to Florida State, Exit ACC Tournament Early

Facing an aggressive defense with active hands, Virginia Tech drops second-round matchup with the Seminoles 86-76 in spite of Pedulla's 24 points.

By Kyle Beene | March 13, 2024
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Hokies End the Regular Season on a High Note, Defeat Notre Dame

The Hokies close out the regular season at home, grabbing an 82-76 win over the Fighting Irish on senior day.

By Kyle Beene | March 09, 2024
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Baseball Report Week 2: Hokies Right the Ship vs the Rams

The Hokies got back in the win column with a series sweep against the Rams and a dominant win vs the Highlanders.

By Kyle Beene | February 27, 2024
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Road Struggles Continue as the Hokies Succumb to Syracuse

Now 1-9 on the road, the Hokies fall to the Orange 84-71 despite a second-half push that kept them in the game.

By Kyle Beene | February 27, 2024
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Virginia Tech Dominates the Boards, Sack the Seminoles 83-75

Fouls slowed the game, but Virginia Tech made them count at the line, hitting 28 of 32 free throws to take down FSU.

By Kyle Beene | February 14, 2024
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Hokies Win Physical Matchup with Boston College

Liz Kitley got beat up in the paint, but still scored 24 with 8 offensive rebounds as No. 16 Virginia Tech wins its 7th straight in a sold-out Cassell Coliseum.

By Kyle Beene | February 11, 2024
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No. 17 Virginia Tech Conquers the Cavaliers

Georgia Amoore and Liz Kitley go off with double-doubles as the Hokies take down rival UVA 76-63 in a sold-out Cassell.

By Kyle Beene | February 01, 2024
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Hokies Sting Georgia Tech with 36 Points in the Post

The Bigs get to work with 50 points between Beran, Kidd, and Poteat, taking down the Yellowjackets 91-67.

By Kyle Beene | January 27, 2024
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Men's Basketball Midseason Report

Midway through year 5 under Mike Young, things remain in a similar position: the Hokies are very close to being very good.

By Kyle Beene | January 21, 2024
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Virginia Tech Drops Commonwealth Clash Matchup with UVA

15 turnovers cost the Hokies a tough one on the road, losing to UVA 65-57 in the Commonwealth Clash.

By Kyle Beene | January 17, 2024
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No. 11 Virginia Tech Falls to No. 21 Florida State in the Fourth

Kitley's sizzling 2024 continued with 30 points, but it wasn't enough to keep Tech's perfect conference record intact. The Hokies fall to the Seminoles 89-81 in Tallahassee.

By Kyle Beene | January 14, 2024
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Virginia Tech Loses Tight Matchup with Miami Despite Pedulla's 33 Points

The Hokies went back and forth with the Canes, but couldn't finish down the stretch, marking the first loss at home for VT Basketball this season.

By Kyle Beene | January 13, 2024
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No. 11 Virginia Tech Explodes Past Miami in the Second Quarter

Kitley dominates with 17 straight points, 31 total, leading the Hokies to another W.

By Kyle Beene | January 11, 2024
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No. 13 Hokies Topple No. 3 NC State at the Buzzer

The Hokies came out on top with a last-second lob to Kitley, taking down the Wolfpack 63-62.

By Kyle Beene | January 07, 2024
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Virginia Tech Drops Near-Comeback Against FSU

The Hokies almost completed a 10-point comeback with 2:19 on the clock, but ultimately drop their second straight ACC game.

By Kyle Beene | January 06, 2024
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No. 13 Virginia Tech Beats Out Wake Forest for 2nd ACC win

Hokies capture their sixth straight win, moving to 2-0 in the ACC.

By Kyle Beene | January 04, 2024
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Basketball

Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Preview

The Hokies start 2024 with ACC play, battling Wake Forest and No. 3 NC State in a potential ACC Championship preview.

By Kyle Beene | January 03, 2024
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Football

Good Morning Football: VT vs. Tulane

THE MILITARY BOWL!

By Kyle Beene | December 27, 2023
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Basketball

Virginia Tech Slams American Thanks to Kidd’s 31 Points

Tech wins its fourth straight ahead of ACC play thanks to Kidd’s 14-15 from the floor.

By Kyle Beene | December 21, 2023
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No. 15 Virginia Tech Outlasts William & Mary

Liz Kitley becomes the new ACC all-time leader in rebounds with 1,304 as VT turns the tide against the Tribe.

By Kyle Beene | December 21, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Preview

After Coach Brooks' 500th career win, the Hokies get set to take on William & Mary for the first time in 17 years.

By Kyle Beene | December 20, 2023
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Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Tech topples Vermont 73-51 with stellar defense.

By Kyle Beene | December 17, 2023
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No. 16 Virginia Tech Shocks Rutgers on the Road

Hokies splash seven threes in the 2nd quarter for Coach Brooks’ 500th career win.

By Kyle Beene | December 17, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Preview

Looking ahead as the Hokies travel to NJ to face off with Rutgers (6-7).

By Kyle Beene | December 13, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Hokies cruise to 8-2 with a pair of 40-point wins.

By Kyle Beene | December 11, 2023
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Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Hokies wrestle two games into the win column, improving to 7-3 on the season.

By Kyle Beene | December 11, 2023
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No. 15 Virginia Tech Crushes Radford 85-40

The Hokies got hot with a 27-point run, taking down Radford 85-40.

By Kyle Beene | December 10, 2023
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Virginia Tech Vanquishes Valparaiso 71-50

Rechsteiner and Long got their first starts as Hokies as Tech remains undefeated in Cassell.

By Kyle Beene | December 09, 2023
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No. 15 Virginia Tech Stomps LIU with Record 17 Threes

Cayla King drops seven threes while Carys Baker has a breakout performance.

By Kyle Beene | December 06, 2023
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Women’s Basketball Weekly Preview

No. 15 Virginia Tech looks to bounce back from 82-64 loss at LSU with Long Island University and Radford on this week's schedule.

By Kyle Beene | December 05, 2023
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No. 9 Virginia Tech Drops Final Four Rematch to No. 7 LSU

The Hokies came up short in an LSU payback game, dropping the contest 82-64.

By Kyle Beene | November 30, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Preview

The Hokies prepare for No. 7 LSU this week, a rematch of last season's 79-72 loss to the Tigers in the Final Four.

By Kyle Beene | November 28, 2023
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Basketball

Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Recapping Thanksgiving Break and the Cayman Islands Classic

By Kyle Beene | November 27, 2023
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Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Recapping VT vs. Wofford and the ESPN Events Invitational

By Kyle Beene | November 26, 2023
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Virginia Tech Falls to No. 19 Florida Atlantic

Owls break four-game win streak

By Kyle Beene | November 26, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT at UVA

Get ready for the Commonwealth Clash!

By Kyle Beene | November 25, 2023
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Basketball

No. 9 Virginia Tech tops Kansas in Cayman Islands Showdown

Kitley hits 31 points again to grab the Hokies W

By Kyle Beene | November 24, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Preview

Previewing the Hokies opponents at the Cayman Islands Classic

By Kyle Beene | November 21, 2023
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No. 9 Virginia Tech Defeats UNC Greensboro Thanks to Kitley’s 31

Hokies get the better of the Spartans amid shooting troubles

By Kyle Beene | November 20, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Recapping what we've learned after the Houston Christian matchup

By Kyle Beene | November 20, 2023
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Virginia Tech knocks out Wofford 98-76

Hokies take down Mike Young’s former team

By Kyle Beene | November 19, 2023
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Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Weekly Recap

Lynn Kidd goes for 24 & 15 while Cattoor is within shooting distance of VT 3PT record

By Kyle Beene | November 19, 2023
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Football

Good Morning Football: VT vs NC State

Big day for the Hokies! Here's what you need to know.

By Kyle Beene | November 18, 2023
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Basketball

No. 9 Virginia Tech Passes by Houston Christian

Georgia Amoore breaks VT assist record with 16

By Kyle Beene | November 16, 2023
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Virginia Tech Gets Over the Hump to Beat Campbell

Lynn Kidd’s monstrous game leads the Hokies to a 16-point win

By Kyle Beene | November 15, 2023
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Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Weekly Preview

The Hokies matchups for the upcoming week

By Kyle Beene | November 14, 2023
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This Week in WBB

Recapping opening week for WBB

By Kyle Beene | November 13, 2023
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This Week in MBB

Opening Week at a glance

By Kyle Beene | November 12, 2023
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Football

Good Morning Football: VT at Boston College

Get ready for Hokies at BC

By Kyle Beene | November 11, 2023
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No. 8 Virginia Tech Falls to No. 3 Iowa in 4th Quarter Thriller

Amoore goes off with 31 points as the Hokies fight until the buzzer.

By Kyle Beene | November 09, 2023
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Women's Basketball Opening Week Preview

Hokies return to the court after Final Four run.

By Kyle Beene | November 06, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT at No. 15 Louisville

Week 10 prep

By Kyle Beene | November 04, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT vs. Syracuse

What to know for Week 9

By Kyle Beene | October 26, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT vs. Wake Forest

What to know before the homecoming game

By Kyle Beene | October 14, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT vs Pitt

Get prepped for Panthers at Hokies

By Kyle Beene | September 30, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT at Marshall

All the info for Week 4

By Kyle Beene | September 23, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT at Rutgers

The Sons head to Jersey for Week 3, here's what you need to know

By Kyle Beene | September 16, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT vs. Purdue

Everything you need to know for Week 2

By Kyle Beene | September 09, 2023
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Good Morning Football: VT vs. ODU

Everything you need to know for Week 1

By Kyle Beene | September 02, 2023
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2024 SF Tyler Johnson Commits to Hokies

Johnson's commitment is the first for Tech's 2024 class

By Kyle Beene | August 30, 2023
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No. 23 Virginia Tech Closes Out 2023 Season in Athens

12-3 loss to Georgia sends VT home

By Kyle Beene | May 22, 2023
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No. 23 Virginia Tech Advances to NCAA Regional Final in Athens

VT prepares for rematch with Georgia

By Kyle Beene | May 21, 2023
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No. 23 Virginia Tech Advances Past Boston University in First Round of NCAA Regionals

Lemley pitches five scoreless innings to lead the charge

By Kyle Beene | May 19, 2023
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No. 22 Virginia Tech Falls to No. 3 Florida State in ACC Championship

Hokies Exit ACC Tournament in the Semifinals Third Straight Year

By Kyle Beene | May 12, 2023
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No. 22 Virginia Tech Brushes Past Louisville in ACC Championship Quarterfinals

Record Tying Four Homers Powers Tech to Victory

By Kyle Beene | May 12, 2023
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No. 24 Virginia Tech KO’s No. 6 Clemson in Doubleheader

Peck, Fagan, and Grein come in clutch

By Kyle Beene | April 30, 2023
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No. 24 Virginia Tech Loses Fourth Straight Game Against Marshall

Hokies look to bounce back against Clemson on Friday

By Kyle Beene | April 25, 2023
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No. 5 Florida State Sweeps No. 22 Virginia Tech at Home

Seminoles hammer in runs for the win

By Kyle Beene | April 23, 2023
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No. 5 Florida State Powers Through No. 22 Virginia Tech

Seventh inning success leads to consecutive wins for the Seminoles

By Kyle Beene | April 22, 2023
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No. 5 Seminoles Best No. 22 Hokies in Series Opener

Hokies drop first game against FSU at home

By Kyle Beene | April 21, 2023
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No. 22 Virginia Tech Tramples Radford

Hokies victorious against New River Valley rivals

By Kyle Beene | April 18, 2023
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No. 6 Tennessee Trumps No. 17 Virginia Tech

Hokies drop tough matchup to Lady Vols

By Kyle Beene | April 11, 2023
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No. 17 Virginia Tech Wins Commonwealth Clash

Hokies take huge win over UVA

By Kyle Beene | April 08, 2023
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No. 17 Virginia Tech Falls in Extra Innings Thriller

Commonwealth Clash series tied at one game apiece

By Kyle Beene | April 08, 2023
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No. 17 Hokies Hang on For W at UVA

VT takes the first game of the Commonwealth Clash

By Kyle Beene | April 06, 2023
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No. 17 Virginia Tech Drops the Hammer on Longwood

Hokies score 21 runs during weekday doubleheader

By Kyle Beene | April 04, 2023
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No. 13 Duke Drops No. 16 Virginia Tech in Home Series

ACC play heats up with Duke in Blacksburg

By Kyle Beene | April 03, 2023
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No. 15 Hokies Claim Another Series Sweep Against Chattanooga

Lemley reclaims top spot in NCAA for strikeouts

By Kyle Beene | March 25, 2023
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Charlotte Shuts Down Hokies’ Offense, Bests No. 14 Virginia Tech at Home

Blacksburg topples in pitchers duel

By Kyle Beene | March 22, 2023
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No. 15 Virginia Tech Sweeps Georgia Tech in Weekend Series

Nine homers elevate Hokies over another ACC opponent

By Kyle Beene | March 19, 2023
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Emma Lemley Leads No. 13 Hokies to Split Doubleheader with Tar Heels

Lemley leads the NCAA with 125 strikeouts this season

By Kyle Beene | March 11, 2023
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No. 13 Virginia Tech Overpowers UNC with Trio of Homers

Hokies cruise to their fourth ACC win

By Kyle Beene | March 10, 2023
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No. 13 Virginia Tech Tops Gardner-Webb with Seven Home Runs

15-3 Win over GWU Bolsters Hokies to 17-4 Record

By Kyle Beene | March 08, 2023
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No. 13 Virginia Tech on Six-Game Win Streak after Mount St. Mary’s Doubleheader

Tech keeps winning with high-powered offense

By Kyle Beene | March 07, 2023
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No. 13 Virginia Tech Thumps NC State for the Series Sweep

Tech softball wins four straight after sweeping NC State at home.

By Kyle Beene | March 05, 2023
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No. 13 Virginia Tech Brings Down NC State to Take 2-0 Series Lead

Addy Greene drops back-to-back homers, propelling the Hokies to a win

By Kyle Beene | March 04, 2023
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No. 13 Virginia Tech Shuts Down NC State in ACC Home Opener

Virginia Tech takes home opener in 7-0 shutout

By Kyle Beene | March 03, 2023
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Emma Lemley Strikes Out 15 as No. 12 Virginia Tech Defeats Abilene Christian

No. 12 Hokies take down Abilene Christian in Lone Star State Invitational Rematch

By Kyle Beene | February 26, 2023
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No. 12 Virginia Tech loses in Rematch with No. 13 Texas

No. 12 Virginia Tech moves to 10-4 after losing rematch to Texas

By Kyle Beene | February 25, 2023
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Freshmen Elevate No. 12 Virginia Tech over Abilene Christian and No. 13 Texas

Virginia Tech starts off Lone Star State Invitational with a shutout and an extra innings comeback

By Kyle Beene | February 24, 2023
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Emma Lemley and No. 9 Hokies Close Out TaxAct Invitational on a High Note

Emma Lemley leads VT to a win with 15 strikeouts

By Kyle Beene | February 19, 2023
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Hokies Cool Off After Hot Start to the Season

2/18/23 recap of softball vs. UCLA and Arizona

By Kyle Beene | February 18, 2023
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Virginia Tech bounces back at TaxAct Invitational thanks to Emma Lemley

Softball recap 2/17/21 vs. Nebraska

By Kyle Beene | February 17, 2023
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Hokies Fall to Oklahoma State in Battle of Bats

Softball recap 2/17/23 vs Oklahoma State

By Kyle Beene | February 17, 2023