Two games remain in Virginia Tech softball's 2026 regular season. Following a series-clinching 9-1 victory for the Hokies over Syracuse, Tech has the opportunity to claim the series sweep and stake a claim for a first-round bye in next week's ACC Tournament.
— Virginia Tech Softball (@HokiesSoftball) May 2, 2026
The tourney will take place from Wednesday, May 6, through Saturday, May 9 at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Va. Last year, in Chestnut Hill, Mass., Virginia Tech made it to the tournament semifinals; holding a 9-2 lead over eventual tournament champions Clemson, a torrential downpour led to the Hokies conceding eight runs in the inning and 13 walks across the game.
With one game left, here's how the ACC standings are shaping up:
Florida State (20-3 ACC, 45-8 overall)
Duke (20-4 ACC, 38-13 overall)
Stanford (18-6 ACC, 36-12 overall)
Virginia Tech (17-6 ACC, 43-9 overall)
Louisville (17-6 ACC, 42-11 overall)
Virginia (13-10 ACC, 37-12 overall)
Clemson (13-11 ACC, 32-19 overall)
Notre Dame…