Thomas Hughes

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

A day after dropping its series opener to Notre Dame, Virginia Tech baseball answered with a resounding 6-1 victory to knot the series at one on Saturday. Though the offense remained largely stagnant, stellar pitching saved the day for the Hokies (21-10, 8-6 ACC). Freshman Jake Marciano (4-0) went on a career-high nine-strikeout run over 6 2/3 innings, tossing a one-run ballgame, allowing no earned runs and throwing 76 strikes on 116 pitches.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

For the first time since 2019, Virginia Tech lacrosse has lost five straight games. The Hokies (7-7, 2-5 ACC) dropped their Saturday matinee to No. 15 Clemson, 18-6, on a day where costly penalties and an anemic offense were too much to overcome. From the jump, the Tigers (11-4, 5-2 ACC) controlled the game. Clemson midfielder Natalie Shurtleff was the first on the board, notching a score 45 seconds in. Just over a minute later, attacker Regan Byrne would join her.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

Virginia Tech softball continued its scorching streak Friday, capturing its 11th straight win with a 10-2 victory in its series opener against NC State. The No. 11 Hokies (30-5, 9-1 ACC) steamrolled the Wolfpack (21-17, 4-9 ACC) behind a four-run first inning and never looked back, staying aggressive at the plate all night. Hokies second baseman Rachel Castine struck first for Tech, delivering a right-field double to punch in right fielder Cori McMillan.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

Virginia Tech baseball, fresh off a midweek 8-1 loss to Radford, couldn’t bounce back on Friday, falling 7-2 to Notre Dame in its series opener. The Hokies (20-10, 7-6 ACC) dropped their second consecutive contest after hitting 0-for-10 with runners on base, including 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. In contrast, the Fighting Irish (15-12, 3-10 ACC) capitalized when given the opportunity, knocking 3-for-11 in run-scoring chances.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

In a Saturday showdown, the No. 11 Hokies extended their win streak to 12 games and clinched their fourth straight ACC series with a 3-0 shutout of NC State. With the win over the Wolfpack (21-18, 4-10 ACC), Virginia Tech (31-5, 10-1) remains tied with No. 10 Florida State (35-6, 10-1) for the conference lead. In the circle, Emma Mazzarone threw her second complete game for the Hokies.