Inside HokieSports: NCAA Tournament Bound

The softball team was selected to play in the NCAA Tournament

May 12, 2025

Good morning. We hope all of the Hokie moms had an amazing Mother’s Day!

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

🥎 We’re in!
⚾️ 3rd shutout
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼  Next Up. The softball team was selected to compete in the NCAA Tournament. The Hokies are the No. 2 seed and will play in the Tuscaloosa Regional on May 16-18. The women will play Belmont on Friday at 3:30pm ET. This is the sixth straight NCAA DI Championship appearance for the program.

🔼 Victory. The baseball team recorded its third shutout of the season as they beat Mercer 2-0. Jared Davis hit a two-run homer to win the game for the Hokies.

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Seismic Activity. The Metallica concert at Lane Stadium sparked seismic activity.

What is the name of the scale that measures seismic activity?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Record Broken! Softball player Cori McMillan made history by becoming the first ACC player and 17th player in Division I history to hit 30 home runs in a season. She hit her 30th homer against Clemson in the ACC semifinal game.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Tuesday, May 13

⚾️ Baseball vs. Marshall @ 6pm ET

Thursday, May 15

👟 Track & Field ACC Championships
⚾️ Baseball vs. Virginia @ 6pm ET | Tickets

Friday, May 16

👟 Track & Field ACC Championships
⚾️ Baseball vs. Virginia @ 3pm ET | Tickets
🥎 Softball NCAA Regional vs. Belmont @ 3:30pm ET

Saturday, May 17

👟 Track & Field ACC Championships
⚾️ Baseball vs. Virginia @ 1pm ET | Tickets
🥎 Softball NCAA Regional vs. Alabama/Jackson State @ TBA

Sunday, May 18

👟 Track & Field Sunday Night Qualifier

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: The Richter scale!

🦃 Have a great Monday!