No. 5 Hokies even series with No. 7 Louisville
Staked an early lead by Gavin Cross hitting his 12th home run of the season on Saturday, the No. 5 Virginia Tech baseball team held off No. 7 Louisville, 4-3, to even the teams’ top-10 ACC series at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park.Cross was sound on both sides of the ball for Virginia Tech (35-11, 15-9 ACC), which defeated Louisville (35-14-1, 16-9-1 ACC) for the first time since the Cardinals joined the league in 2015. Tech’s third-year outfielder homered to account for the first two runs of the Hokies’ three-run third inning, later inducing the timely 8-4 double play during the eighth inning that wiped the bases clean for reliever Henry Weycker.
Hokies softball beats Syracuse, advance to ACC semifinal
Championship quarterfinals over seven innings of work to help the Virginia Tech Hokies over the Orange 2-1. With the win, Tech advances to the semifinals of the ACC Championship In addition to her 10 strikeouts, Rochard (23-2) tossed seven innings, giving up one run on seven hits and walking four for Virginia Tech (41-6). Freshman Bre Peck led the way offensively for the Hokies, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a home run and an RBI. Junior Morgan Overaitis also helped out, going 1-for-2 for Virginia Tech with an RBI. Sophomore Emma Ritter provided some offense as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk.
Virginia Tech beats No. 25 UNC to reach ACC championship
Virginia Tech came to Brooklyn a desperate team, in need of a run in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament to have a chance to make the NCAAs. Now the Hokies have the opportunity to eliminate any doubt. Darius Maddox, Keve Aluma and Virginia Tech dominated No. 25 North Carolina 72-59 on Friday night to advance to the ACC championship game for the first time — and prevent another matchup between the Tar Heels and rival Duke.
news.yahoo.comVirginia Tech make history, 66-61 over No. 23 North Carolina
Georgia Amoore put up 17 points and Virginia Tech posted a second straight win over a nationally-ranked opponent for the first time in program history, knocking off No. 23 North Carolina, 66-61 on Sunday afternoon. The Hokies (19-6, 11-3) knocked off No. 11 Georgia Tech, 73-63, Thursday and entered the game tied with No. 18 Notre Dame for third place in the ACC.
news.yahoo.comAP Top 25: Georgia jumps to No. 2 behind Tide; UCLA moves in
Georgia jumped three spots to No. 2 behind Alabama in The Associated Press Top 25 released Tuesday, giving the Southeastern Conference the top two teams in the country for the 30th time in the 85-year history of the college football poll. It is the second time in the last three seasons and the third in the last five that the SEC is sitting 1-2 in the AP Top 25, which is presented by Regions Bank. Alabama and LSU had a four-week run as Nos.
news.yahoo.comVirginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute charged with second-degree murder
Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute, 18, was charged with second-degree murder after the death of a Blacksburg resident. Detectives were then called to the scene to initiate a death investigation, later ruling the death a homicide. The investigation revealed that Smith and Etute were “acquaintances,” according to Blacksburg Police.
news.yahoo.comVirginia Tech survivor works to prevent future tragedies
Before the Orlando night club massacre claimed 49 lives, the April 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech was the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. Jeff Pegues tells us how a Virginia Tech survivor is trying to prevent future tragedies.
cbsnews.comTwo Virginia Tech college students charged in girl's death
Prosecutors have charged 18-year-old David Eisenhauer with first degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Colie Lovell. His fellow Virginia Tech engineering student, 19-year old Natalie Keepers, is charged with helping Eisenhauer commit the crime. Don Dahler reports.
cbsnews.comRelatives mourn teen as Va. Tech students arraigned
Two Virginia tech students remain behind bars in a murder mystery that has puzzled investigators. David Eisenhauer and Natalie Keepers are charged in connection with the murder of 13-year-old Nicole Lovell. The suspects appeared in court for the first time Monday. Don Dahler reports from Salem, Virginia.
cbsnews.comSchool lunches healthier than packed lunches, study finds
School lunches healthier than packed lunches, study finds Virginia Tech researchers say that school-provided lunches are more nutritious than those brought from home. Also, why being positive can help your health. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health news.
cbsnews.comSuspect in missing UVA student's case linked to 2009 murder
Suspect in missing UVA student's case linked to 2009 murder While the search continues for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, authorities say the man being held in her disappearance is connected to the 2009 murder of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington. Wyatt Andrews reports from Washington.
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