Good morning! It’s Friday the 13th! Don’t let a black cat cross your path 👀. Fun Fact: the fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia.

Friggatriskaidekaphobia comes from Frigg, the Norse goddess of wisdom after whom Friday is named, and the Greek words triskaideka, meaning 13, and phobia, meaning fear.

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

⚽️ Women beat Clemson
🎾 First of the fall
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 That’s a Dub! The women’s soccer team beat Clemson 2-1. This is the program’s first win over Clemson since 2014. The Hokies had strong defense in the first half to keep a 0-0 score. In the second half, they came out strong on offense with back-to-back goals by Anna Weir and Taylor Lewin. Overall, the Hokies had 10 shots, with eight being on goal.

⚽️ Read more about the victory.

🔼 Day 1. The women’s tennis team started competition for the fall season at the Battle in the Bay. Özlem Uslu, Semra Aksu and Mila Mulready competed in the singles matches. Uslu and Mulready teamed up for the first time in doubles competition, advancing to the quarterfinal round with an 8-5 win over Sacramento State.

🎾 Here’s more about day 1 of the event.

🔼 Matches Set. The women’s tennis team announced its 2024 fall schedule. The Hokies began the campaign this week with the Battle in the Bay. The women look to compete in the ITA All-American event from Sept. 21-29 as well as the ITA Regionals from Oct. 17-22.

🎾 Here’s more about the schedule.

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Name that NFL Hokie.

This quarterback entered the Jets vs. 49ers game in the fourth quarter. He completed 6 of 8 passes for 36 yards, including a touchdown.

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

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Dual Threat. Did you know that Jaylin Lane plays on both offense and special teams? He excels in both also. Lane operates from the slot and is a reliable pass-catcher. Last season, he caught 16 of 17 passes behind the line of scrimmage, turning them into 155 yards after the catch and two touchdowns. On special teams, he returned a punt for a touchdown last season. This season, he had a 58-yard punt return touchdown against Marshall.

🏈 Here’s more about Lane.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, September 13

🎾 Women’s Tennis Jimmy Powell Invitational
🏐 Volleyball vs. Norfolk State @ 12:30pm ET (Hokie Invitational)
🏐 Volleyball vs. Cleveland State @ 7pm ET (Hokie Invitational)
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Syracuse @ 7:30pm ET

Saturday, September 14

🏊 Swim and Dive Hokie Belt Challenge #1 @ 10am
🏐 Volleyball vs. UNC Greensboro @ 3:30pm ET (Hokie Invitational)
🏈 Football at Old Dominion @ 6pm ET

Sunday, September 15

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Syracuse @ 12pm ET

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tyrod Taylor!

🦃 Have a great Friday!