KEELY ROCHARD

Virginia Tech split their games on Saturday, first beating Florida 6-0, then losing 7-2 in Game 2. A couple missed opportunities including 10 runners left on base, something the Hokies don’t expect to do on Sunday.

Survive and advance is the name of the game at this point in the season, and after beating Kentucky twice in the same day for the Super Regional berth, they now will face another SEC foe at Tech Softball Park, #13 Florida.

Hokies take down the Wildcats twice on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals for the second season in a row.

Senior Keely Rochard turned in a stellar performance on Friday in the first game of the Blacksburg Regional, throwing a no-hitter and striking out 17 to lead No. 3 Virginia Tech over Saint Francis (Pa.) 4-0.

Batting practice on Thursday was all work no play for the Hokies. As they prepare to face St. Francis on Friday in the first game of the Blacksburg Regional, hard hitting is a must.

If it looks like Virginia Tech softball handles pressure well, you’re probably right. The poise on the mound paired with calmness at bat, pressure is something the Hokies are good at combatting.

Jefferson Forest grad Emma Lemley ranks in the top five of the ACC in strikeouts along with a 1.64 ERA.

The Hokies are loaded with talented pitchers in Keely Rochard and former Jefferson Forest standout Emma Lemley.

The 30-5 Virginia Tech Hokies earned a win against in-state opponent Liberty 8-1. Senior Keely Rochard also reached 1,000 strikeouts on the last at bat of the game.

Keely Rochard allowed just 2 hits as the No. 6 Hokies defeated North Carolina 9-1 on Sunday.

The duo reflected on the team's most recent trip to the NCAA Super Regionals and Rochard's decision to return for a fifth season in Blacksburg.

Rachel Garcia tallied 13 strikeouts for the Bruins in the game three victory.

The Hokies defeated the Cougars 11-3 in 5 innings after a strong performance from ace pitcher Keely Rochard and the team combining for five home runs.

VIrginia Tech downs top regional seed Arizona State 8-2.

Virginia Tech 5 BYU 2. NCAA Softball Regional action

The Hokies return to the NCAA Tournament for the second season in a row.

Clemson advances to ACC softball final with a 2-0 win over VT.

The Hokies tote one of their most talented lineups in recent history along with the ACC Pitcher of the Year in Keely Rochard.

The Hokies lost their 5th straight game, while Liberty extended its win streak to 13.

The Fighting Irish complete the weekend sweep over the Hokies with the win on Sunday.