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Virginia Tech's women's soccer squad traveled to Blacksburg's Thompson Field and delivered a 6‑0 victory over VMI, extending their series lead and showcasing a breakthrough performance by freshman net‑minder Makena Corcoran.
After a 40‑year absence, Spartanburg Day School is set to field a varsity football team this August, featuring new players, a seasoned coaching staff and a community eager for the return of competitive play.
The VMI women's soccer team faces Virginia Tech in a landmark matchup after a 22‑year hiatus, looking to rebound from a recent setback.
After finishing last in the preseason SoCon poll, VMI’s new coach Ashley Ingram leans on a slate of underclassmen and four preseason All‑SoCon selections as the team opens against Idaho State on Aug. 29 and Virginia Tech on Sept. 5.
Old Dominion's women's soccer team opens the 2026 campaign with a road test at Virginia Tech and a home matchup against Longwood, hoping to translate recent success into a strong new season.
Coach Andrew Wilson announced the 2026‑27 schedule for VMI basketball, revealing a mix of home games, a Texas road trip, and a March tournament in Asheville.
The Hokies will open the season at home against Coppin State before facing Iowa, UCF, West Virginia and Ole Miss in a schedule that includes two neutral‑site games and a spot in the 2026 Shriner’s Children’s Charleston Classic.
Tennessee will open the season with exhibition games, travel to face UConn in December, host UCLA in November, and meet Kentucky twice, while other SEC foes appear once each.
Coach Kim Caldwell revealed the 2026 non‑conference schedule, highlighting exhibitions, ranked foes and a neutral‑site game in Nashville
Appalachian State will host Virginia Tech in a three‑year series beginning in 2027‑28, marking the first home game against a power conference opponent since 2017 and featuring former Watauga High School star Kate Sears.
Virginia enters 2026 with unprecedented depth, setting the stage for multiple breakout performances across the schedule.
The Boilermakers are reshaping their roster to finally break an 18‑game conference skid.
Tobi Lawal's draft journey, Virginia Tech's preseason forecasts, and former Hokie Nickel Alexander-Walker's NBA accolades illustrate a pivotal moment for the program.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s media poll crowns the Miami Hurricanes as overwhelming favorites, highlighting a veteran voter base, a high‑profile quarterback transfer and a $20 million revenue boost.
Greek forward Neoklis Avdalas, who began his pro career at 15 with Panathinaikos, has transferred to North Carolina, where he hopes to elevate his draft prospects alongside freshman Alexandros Samodurov.
The Rebels and Bulldogs will meet twice next season, with returning veterans set to shape both teams' prospects after a season without NCAA tournament action.
Virginia Tech will represent the ACC at the 2026 Kickoff media day in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 17. Head Coach James Franklin, along with players Kemari Copeland, Tyson Flowers and Marcellous Hawkins, will appear on the ACC Network, where live interviews and a press conference are slated. The Hokies open their season against VMI on September 5 at Lane Stadium.
A recent survey maps the primary sports passions of the nation's leading colleges, revealing how football and basketball shape tradition, fan devotion and institutional pride across campuses from the East Coast to the West Coast.
The Lady Vols are entering a pivotal summer, with 13 transfers, two freshmen, and new assistants Bill Ferrara and Isoken Uzamere joining head coach Kim Caldwell as she prepares for her third year.
More than one hundred Virginia Tech football players and staff built 40 twin beds for children, matched a $5,000 donation, and emphasized service as the team prepares to open its season in Blacksburg on September 5.
Virginia Tech has announced the hiring of James Franklin and a $229 million investment in athletics, appointing Brian White as athletic director and outlining a strategy to compete with ACC powerhouses.
As the opener approaches, Penn State’s offseason reveals a flurry of player movement, a top‑20 NIL budget, and ambitions to seat 109,000 fans in State College.
A look at the venues that shape the Atlantic Coastal Conference’s football identity, highlighting atmosphere, tradition and the unique pressures of shared facilities.
James Franklin discusses his exit from Penn State, a major donation for Beaver Stadium, ESPN's playoff projections, and the legal ripple of a former player's challenge.