Good morning! The lacrosse game has a new time today. The women will face No. 18 James Madison at 3:30pm inside the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility. Fans are encouraged to come cheer on the Hokies!

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

🥎 Pitcher of the Week
👟 All-ACC Academic honors
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Perfecto! The ACC named Emma Lemley the Pitcher of the Week. Lemley threw her first career perfect game and stuck out 22 over 11.0 innings. She was part of a staff that combined for a nation-leading 0.00 ERA through opening weekend.

🥎 Learn more about Lemley.

🔼 Big Brains. The ACC named six men and nine women to the All-ACC Academic Team. These athletes maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA and participated in the ACC Championship and/or the NCAA Championship.

👟 See all of the athletes honored.

Following a sellout of every home game last fall, be sure to secure your spot in the iconic Lane Stadium by purchasing season tickets now. Whether renewing or buying for the first time, act fast to guarantee your seat in Lane for seven must-see matchups!

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

We Know Him! Former Hokie Charmarri Conner’s performance in the Super Bowl earned him a 71.8 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus.

Conner had six total tackles, including # tackles for loss.

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

Hokies! Smithfield, the official sponsor of the Commonwealth Clash, in partnership with Kroger, is challenging all basketball game attendees to bring nonperishable food items to donate to The Market of Virginia Tech. Smithfield will also proudly donate $5,000!

🟠 BROTHERHOOD

Wellness. After the tragic loss of his brother Drew in March 2023, baseball pitcher Griffin Stieg has become a beacon of positivity, aspiring all to pursue wellness and the best within themselves. The Stieg family established the Drew Stieg Aspirating Wellness Program. The 4ward for Mental Health Awareness non-profit organization supports the families program.

⚾️ Here’s more about his story.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday, February 12

🥍 Lacrosse vs. James Madison @ 3:30pm ET

Thursday, February 13

🎙️ Tech Talk Live @ 6pm ET
🏀 Women’s Basketball at North Carolina @ 7pm ET

Friday, February 14

👟 Track & Field at Tiger Paw Invitational
👟 Track & Field at Don Kirby Elite Invitational
🥎 Softball vs. UT-Arlington/Northwestern @ 12/2:30pm ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Marshall @ 2pm
⚾️ Baseball vs. Bucknell @ 4pm ET (Dates & Time subject to change, click here to stay updated)
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Tulane @ 6pm ET
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling vs. Pitt @ 7pm ET

Saturday, February 15

🥍 Lacrosse vs. Mercer @ 12pm ET
🥎 Softball vs. UT-Arlington/LSU @ 12/7:30pm ET
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia @ 2pm ET | Smithfield Commonwealth Clash | Tickets
⚾️ Baseball vs. Bucknell @ 3pm ET (Dates & Time subject to change, click here to stay updated)

Sunday, February 16

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Furman @ 10am ET
🥎 Softball at LSU @ 12:30pm ET
⚾️ Baseball vs. Bucknell @ 1pm ET (Dates & Time subject to change, click here to stay updated)
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Richmond @ 4pm ET

🦃 Click here to view the entire Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar.
🦃 Game promotions schedule.

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2!

🦃 Have a great Wednesday!