Shine bright on the diamond: Virginia Tech to host NCAA Softball Regional

Hokies will open with St. Francis (PA) on Friday at 2 p.m.

Virginia Tech will be an Regional host of the NCAA DI Softball Tournament (WSLS)

BLACKSBURG, Va. ā€“ During Sunday nightā€™s NCAA DI Softball Tournament selection show it was revealed that No. 3 Virginia Tech will be a Regional host of the NCAA Tournament.

ā€œItā€™s a big deal to host and be on your own field for regional and postseason,ā€ head coach Pete Dā€™amour said. ā€œWeā€™re looking forward to seeing a bunch of people in the stands.ā€

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Virginia Tech will open with St. Francis (PA) on Friday at 2 p.m. Also coming to Blacksburg to be part of the Region will be Miami (OH), Kentucky and St. Francis (PA).

The Hokies hold a 41-7 overall record and have one of the more dangerous pitching staffs in the country with the reigning two-time ACC Pitcher of the Year Keely Rochard and the ACC Freshman of the Year Emma Lemley. Their bats can be explosive at times with timely hitting having been a strength through much of the season.

ā€œItā€™s really exciting for sure, its just an attribute to what weā€™ve been doing all season,ā€ senior Mackenzie Lawter said. ā€œThis is something weā€™ve been working for so weā€™re really excited, really excited for Blacksburg, to see everybody this weekend, itā€™s something weā€™ve been working toward and an exciting time for our program.ā€


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