Good morning. Bat dogs might be one of the best things about baseball games.

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

🦃 Second Vice President
🏀 New assistant
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Selected. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and new NACDA President, Sean Frazier, have appointed Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock to an Officer's role where he will serve as Second Vice President for the 2025-26 academic year. Babcock will work alongside Northern Illinois University's Frazier, First Vice President Pennie Parker of Rollins College, Third Vice President Reagan Rossi of College of Idaho, and Secretary Christina Hundley of Paradise Valley CC.

🦃 Here’s more about Babcock.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Summer Tee.

Which men’s golfer just finished competing in the 112th VGSA Amateur Championship?

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

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Welcome! Women’s basketball head coach Megan Duffy named Darren Guensch as the new assistant coach. Guensch will play a key role in recruiting, player development, scouting and game planning. He has spent time coaching at Mason, VCU and Richmond.

🏀 Learn more about Guensch.

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ben Baker!

🦃 Have a great Friday!