Good Morning, Hokies. Days like this are more important than any game will ever be.

What a day with our extended family!

What else are we covering in today’s edition, Hokies?

🏀 On The Road Again
🤼 Poll Position
🎙️ All New Episode
🦃 And much, much more!

🎙️ ALL NEW EPISODE

Evan Hughes welcomes on the new manager of the Colorado Rockies and former Virginia Tech baseball player (2004-2007) Warren Schaeffer.

He takes a trip down memory lane, sharing his favorite memories of Chuck Hartman and Pete Hughes, playing for the Hokies, growing within the Rockies organization and becoming just the second-ever Hokie to become an MLB manager.

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 On The Road Again. For the first time this month and only second time this season, the Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball team will face a road environment as the Hokies are set to battle Florida State in ACC action tonight in Tallahassee.

The Hokies enter tonight’s showdown having won four of their past five outings, while Florida State is looking to end a four-game losing streak.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

🖥️ Watch Live
🎙️ Listen In On The Action

🔼 Poll Position. The Virginia Tech Wrestling squad will head home for the holidays sitting at #7 in the national polls for the third straight week.

The Hokies are 4-2 in dual matches this fall, only dropping two meetings with ninth-ranked Minnesota.

After spending a few days at home, the squad will open up its 2026 portion of its schedule with a trip to the Southern Scuffle in early January, before stepping into ACC competition on Jan. 9 at Pitt.

🤼 The Full Wrestling Slate

🏀 50 & FOREVER: BUILT BEFORE THE BUZZ

Before the national spotlight and crowded arenas, Virginia Tech women’s basketball was shaped by consistency, pride, and a tight-knit community.

Jenny Root Price, who played for the Hokies from 1991–95, and Sarah Hicks who joined later from 1997–2002, played in an era when success was still being built for one season, one fan, and one memory at a time. 

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

The last time Virginia Tech women’s basketball won in Tallahassee was almost exactly four years ago, in a dominant 92–75 victory.

Who led the team in points scored in that contest?

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Scroll to the bottom and find out!

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, December 18
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Florida State @ 6pm l Live Stats l Watch
🎙️ Tech Talk Live @ 7pm (McClain's at First & Main)

Saturday, December 20
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Elon @ 2pm l Tickets l Live Stats l Watch

Sunday, December 21
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Radford @ 12pm l Tickets l Live Stats l Watch

Wednesday, December 31
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. #23 Virginia @ 2pm l Tickets l Live Stats l Watch
(Smithfield Commonwealth Clash)

🟠 Click here to see the full Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Liz Kitley, of course! (34 points)

🦃 Have a great one!