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Good morning, Tech Fam. Your early commitment comes with an extra reward! Priority Deadline #1 is TODAY, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
What all are we covering in today’s edition, Hokies? Check it out below!
🤼 Almost Showtime
⛳️ Fall Finale
🏀 Commonwealth Clashes
✍️ And much, much more!
🏀 COMMONWEALTH CLASHES
With just one week away from the start of the newest Virginia Tech men’s basketball season in Blacksburg, excitement is already building. This year’s team, which is led by the likes of returners Ben Hammond and Amani Hansberry, combines familiar faces with incoming talent under what will be head coach Mike Young’s eighth season at the helm.
This season, the Hokies are proud to welcome basketball fans to Cassell through the Commonwealth Showdown bundle. For $48, fans can secure access to four games featuring in-state competitors, including Richmond, Radford, ODU and VMI.
🔼 Almost Showtime. Virginia Tech wrestling begins its highly anticipated 2026-27 season on Sunday at the Southeast Open in Salem, Virginia, with competition beginning at 9 a.m. ET.
Head coach Tony Robie enters his 10th season leading a loaded Hokies roster featuring returning NCAA national champion Caleb Henson (149 pounds), along with All-Americans Eddie Ventresca (125), Aaron Seidel (133) and Collin Gaj (157).
The Hokies enter the 2026-27 season with 10 wrestlers ranked in the top-20 nationally, including six in the the top-10.
Coming off an ACC championship season, Virginia Tech enters the year with aspirations of competing for another conference title and bringing home a team trophy from the NCAA Championships in March.
🔼 Fall Finale. The Virginia Tech women's golf team concluded a strong fall slate with a runner-up showing at this week’s Keswick Cup.
In a one-day, 36-hole event, the 23rd-ranked Hokies fired a 1-under 575 (293-282). Tech placed three of its golfers inside the top 10, led by Xin Yao Wang, who carded a 2-under 142 (73-69) to tie for fourth.
Raquel Walker fired the round of the day for the Hokies on her second 18 en route to an even-par 144 (77-67) to tie for sixth. Valentine Delon, ranked No. 6 in the country, placed eighth at 1-over 145 (72-73).
🔼 Looking Ahead. Get ready for Hokies Women's Basketball with the season premiere of The Megan Duffy Show.
Jake Lyman is joined by Coach Megan Duffy and fifth-year guard Carleigh Wenzel to help preview the new season.
🔼 Making Memories. Hokie fans have two final opportunities to make their trip to Lane Stadium even more memorable during the 2026-27 season, as new Maroon & Orange Memories experiences are now available for Virginia Tech’s upcoming matchups against Stanford on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 28.
Designed to bring fans closer to the action and enhance their Virginia Tech Gameday Experience, Maroon and Orange Memories offer unique opportunities to celebrate special occasions, participate in exclusive gameday activities and take home Hokie-themed keepsakes.
🔼 Back In Cassell. Cassell Coliseum will soon come alive once again as both Virginia Tech men’s and women’s basketball make their triumphant returns for the 2026-27 season.
With less than two weeks away before the action tips off in Cassell, now is the perfect time to secure your tickets to the excitement in Blacksburg. Read below to find information on the Back in Cassell Bundle and the Hokies at Home Pack, two ticket offerings that are primed to welcome fans for a can’t-miss season ahead.
🏀 PREMIUM SEATING
Last week Virginia Tech Athletics announced enhancements to premium seating at Cassell Coliseum, introducing individual, NBA-style courtside seats and new loge seating opportunities for fans attending men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling contests.
🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA
In Sunday’s 2-2 tie with No. 3 Clemson, defender Tito Peralta netted his first collegiate goal.
How many times has a defender scored a goal for the Hokies this season?
Got a guess?
Scroll to the bottom and find out!
📆 THE DAYS AHEAD
*all times are ET*
Wednesday, Oct. 28
🏊 Swimming & Diving at USA Swimming SCM World Trials
Thursday, Oct. 29
⚽️ Women's Soccer vs. Boston College @ 7pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
🏊 Swimming & Diving at USA Swimming SCM World Trials
Friday, Oct. 30
👟 Cross Country vs. ACC Championships @ 10am
⚽️ Men's Soccer vs. Syracuse @ 5pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
🏐 Volleyball vs. Florida State @ 6pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
🏊 Swimming & Diving at USA Swimming SCM World Trials
🎾 Women's Tennis at William & Mary Hidden Dual (Williamsburg, Va.)
Saturday, Oct. 31
🎾 Women's Tennis at W15 ITF Hilton Head
🏊 Swimming & Diving at USA Swimming SCM World Trials
⛳️ Men's Golf at Steelwood Intercollegiate (Loxley, Ala.)
🎾 Women's Tennis at William & Mary Hidden Dual (Williamsburg, Va.)
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: 10
🦃 Have a great one, Hokie Nation!
