Inside HokieSports: Michel is Back on the Diamond

Garrett Michel has recovered from his wrist injury and will play first base this season.

February 04, 2025

Good morning! It’s bigger than winning. See everyone who congratulated Mike Young on 400 career wins.

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

⚽️ Pelkowski is a pro
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Pro Deal. Former Hokies women’s soccer player Emma Pelkowski signed a contract to play for KB Høge in the Danish First Division. Pelkowski started all 23 matches this season. The senior had 15 shots, three assists and logged 2,011 minutes played.

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

True or False.

Men’s basketball coach Mike Young is the 35th active head coach to reach 400 career wins.

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🟠 ONE BIG THING

He’s Back! After a wrist injury during the 2024 season, Garrett Michel will be stronger than ever in 2025. The first baseman joined the Hokies in 2023 as a freshman. He started 51 games, hit 16 doubles, 11 home runs and 51 runs scored. Michel is now a junior and will be back on the field this season.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Tuesday, February 4

🎙️ The Megan Duffy Show @ 6pm ET

Wednesday, February 5

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. SMU @ 9pm ET | Tickets

Thursday, February 6

🎙️ Tech Talk Live @ 6pm ET
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Syracuse @ 6pm ET | Tickets

Friday, February 7

👟 Track & Field Doc Hale Invitational
🏊 Swim and Dive Virginia Tech Invitational
🥎 Softball vs. Fordham/North Dakota @ 10am/12:30pm ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Delaware @ 1pm ET
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Old Dominion @ 5pm ET
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling at Stanford @ 10pm ET

Saturday, February 8

👟 Track & Field Doc Hale Invitational
🏊 Swim and Dive Virginia Tech Invitational
🥍 Lacrosse at VCU @ 12pm ET
🥎 Softball vs. North Dakota State/College of Charleston @ 12:30/5:30pm ET
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Notre Dame @ 1pm ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Navy @ 4pm ET
⚾️ Baseball Night in Blacksburg @ 6pm ET | Tickets

Sunday, February 9

🏊 Swim and Dive Virginia Tech Invitational
⛳️ Men’s Golf Palmas del Mar Collegiate
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Virginia @ 12pm ET
🥎 Softball at College of Charleston @ 1pm ET

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: True!

🦃 Have a great Tuesday!