It’s Almost Gameday Hokies! Hear what interim head coach Philip Montgomery had to say about Friday’s matchup here.

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

⚽️ Shutout victory
🏈 Events on Friday
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 Shutout! The men’s soccer team beat Winthrop 2-0 on Wednesday night. The Hokies’ closed out non-conference play with a 5-0-2 record. All five wins were shutouts. Andy Sullins and Dagur Traustason scored. The men had 28 shots, and 11 were on goal. Goalkeeper Sam Joseph had one save. This marked Joseph’s seventh shutout of the season.

⚽️ Read more about the win.

🔼 Fan Experience. As tipoff draws closer and Hokie Nation's anticipation about returning to Cassell Coliseum ramps up, fans can look forward to home games that feature can’t-miss entertainment elements. From exciting halftime acts to in-venue upgrades and brand-new special concession offerings, the upcoming men’s and women’s seasons have something for everyone. See below for the highlights and refer to the Cassell Coliseum Fan Guide for more information. 

🏀 Learn more about the fan experiences.

🔼 We Know Him! Former Virginia Tech baseball player Kerry Carpenter helped the Detroit Tigers to the MLB postseason. Carpenter was a beast at the plate with two homers and six RBIs.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Tonight’s Game. The women’s soccer team takes on No. 1 Notre Dame tonight!

Virginia Tech leads the overall series #-#-#.

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🟠 ONE BIG THING

Here’s The Scoop. There are many events happening during this Friday’s football game against Cal. We are celebrating 25 years of “Enter Sandman,” so be ready to jump around for the party! The Hokie Village is open from 4-6:45pm ET. There will be inflatables, food trucks and live music. A professional skydiving team will land in Lane Stadium before kickoff.

🏈 Here’s more about the game.
🎟️ Get your tickets. 

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📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, October 23

🎙️ Tech Talk Live @ 7pm ET | McClain’s at First & Main
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. #1 Notre Dame @ 8pm ET | Watch

Friday, October 24

🎾 Men’s Tennis Crimson Tide Fall Challenge
⛳️ Women’s Golf Landfall Tradition
🏐 Volleyball at #15 Miami @ 7pm ET | Watch
🏈 Football vs. Cal @ 7:30pm ET | Watch | Tickets | Tailgate Packages

Saturday, October 25

🎾 Men’s Tennis Crimson Tide Fall Challenge
⛳️ Women’s Golf Landfall Tradition
⛳️ Men’s Golf Steelwood Collegiate
🥍 Lacrosse Duke Play Day
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Duquesne @ 1pm ET | Exhibition | Tickets
🏊 Swim & Dive vs. Duke @ 2pm ET

Sunday, October 26

🎾 Men’s Tennis Crimson Tide Fall Challenge
⛳️ Women’s Golf Landfall Tradition
⛳️ Men’s Golf Steelwood Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball at Florida State @ 1pm ET | Watch
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Cal @ 6pm ET | Watch

🟠 Click here to see the full Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar

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