Virginia Tech Collegiate Times

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

Despite what the final score may suggest, this was initially a close game. After Virginia Tech first baseman Sam Tackett mashed a two-run blast to cut Virginia’s lead to one, the Hokies couldn’t hang on, surrendering nine runs in the final two innings and falling in a 12-2 blowout. Virginia (31-16, 15-10 ACC) arm Jay Woolfolk was a big reason why. In eight innings, Woolfolk tossed 94 pitches and yielded only two runs, five hits and a walk.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

In its first part of a two-game set versus Mercer, Virginia Tech baseball snapped its six-game losing streak Saturday afternoon, shutting out the Bears, 2-0. To start the game, the Hokies (28-22) turned to their ace: sophomore Brett Renfrow. The righty tossed two innings of scoreless ball, retiring the Bears’ (31-21) first six batters. However, after that, Tech head coach John Szefc pulled Renfrow.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

Friday afternoon provided the kind of win Virginia Tech baseball desperately needed. With their NCAA Tournament hopes hanging by a thread, the Hokies couldn’t afford to let another close game slip away. Tech came out hot early and hung on just long enough to outlast Virginia, 5-4, on Friday night.

2 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

After 57 games, Virginia Tech softball’s 2025 season came to an end. The Hokies lost a tight 3-2 battle with Alabama on Sunday, which eliminated them from reaching the final 16. It marked the third straight year that the Hokies were bounced in regional play. “Obviously a tough end of our year,” said Virginia Tech head coach Pete D’Amour. “Hard place to play. Tip your hats to Alabama. You got to play clean when you play against them.

4 weeks ago | collegiatetimes.com | Thomas Hughes

For the first time in Hokies history, it wasn’t Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” booming for the football team. Instead, it was the band performing the song live. On Wednesday, May 7, Lane Stadium transformed into a fortress of sound as the legendary band brought their M72 World Tour to Blacksburg. With opening support from Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera, Metallica’s performance capped off a full-scale stadium concert in the heart of Virginia Tech’s campus, before more than 70,000 fans.