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JMU, Virginia Tech declared no contest
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison’s bad luck with Mother Nature continued Tuesday afternoon. After playing just an inning and a half of baseball against Virginia Tech, the midweek matchup was declared no contest after inclement weather made conditions unplayable. This is the third time in the last two...
Vanderbilt Signs Guard MJ Collins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Virginia Tech guard MJ Collins has transferred to Vanderbilt for the 2024-25 season, men’s basketball head coach Mark Byington announced Tuesday. “MJ is the perfect player for our style and our system,” said Byington. “Versatility is his major strength and I believe you will see him play multiple positions and play all over the floor. He is an experienced player who contributed major minutes in the ACC. He’s known as an elite defender, but I know he is capable of more on the offensive end.”
Meet 2024 WSLS scholarship recipient Radford senior Dawson Martin
On Wednesday, 10 News announced the first of two WSLS scholarship winners — judged on academics, activities, and community service. This year’s male winner is indeed a standout athlete — in a school filled with standout athletes, in a viewing area filled with standout athletes. But what...
Pete D'Amour reacts to Virginia Tech's draw in NCAA Tournament
Ahead of the NCAA Tournament, Virginia Tech softball coach Pete D’Amour reacted to the draw his Hokies got this season. Virginia Tech is going to be traveling across the country to compete in the Los Angeles Regional. That group is highlighted by UCLA. Along with those Bruins, San Diego State and Grand Canyon are the other two teams in the Regional, making the Hokies the only East Coast team in that draw.
Foul Check Episode 14: College Softball with Virginia Tech’s Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin
ROANOKE, Va. – Join Brooke and Eric as they sit down with Virginia Tech softball’s Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin to get down to the rules of college softball. You can find us on the following platforms: Spotify | Stitcher | Pandora | Apple. Foul Check is a...
VT police break record in annual hot dog fundraiser for Special Olympics
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — One event had a sizzling hot success on the Virginia Tech campus after police broke the record for raising money for the Special Olympics Virginia of Southwest Region. Each year, Virginia Tech police heat the grill for the “Hot Dog Luncheon.” With meals including two...
Lady Hokies softball shaking off ACC Tournament loss, ready for NCAA Regional
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WCYB) — The Lady Hokies of Virginia Tech celebrated their fifth straight NCAA softball postseason appearance when they learned they had landed the No. 2 seed in the Los Angeles region earlier in the week. Following a 39-win regular season that gave them the No. 15 ranking...
Lady Cavs stub toe against Pulaski
Carroll County softball edged Pulaski County early in the season up at Dublin but wasn’t as fortunate Monday night at Cavalier Park as the Cougars picked up key hits in five straight innings to earn an 8-2 non-district victory. Carroll County (15-3) started out the game strong as Holly Miller picked up the first of her three base hits and eventually scored the game’s first run when Katherine Lindamood was issued a bases-loaded walk. The Lady Cavaliers did plate one run in the rally but...
Virginia opens ACC weekend series with 7-2 win over Virginia Tech
Evan Blanco pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in his college career, and Virginia got homers from Harrison Didawick, Jacob Ference and Eric Becker, in a 7-3 win over Virginia Tech on Thursday at The Dish. Blanco (6-3, 3.79 ERA) gave up two runs, neither earned, on...
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