Virginia Tech Hokies Sweep William & Mary Baseball Series

Hokies take game three to complete 3-0 weekend against the Tribe

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Virginia Tech Hokies baseball team completed a sweep of their opening weekend series against the William & Mary Tribe, winning the third game 8-7 after taking the first two games. This marks the first time the Hokies have been able to sweep an opening weekend series since 2023 against Charlotte.

Why it matters

The Hokies' strong start to the season sets them up well for the rest of the year, as they look to build on their success from last season. Sweeping an opening series is an important milestone that can provide momentum and confidence for the team as they progress through their schedule.

The details

In the third game of the series, the Hokies were led by strong performances from several players in the starting lineup, including Treyson Hughes, Sam Grube, and Henry Cooke. Freshman pitcher Ethan Grim took the mound for Virginia Tech and helped secure the victory. The Hokies' offense was able to edge out the Tribe in a close 8-7 final score.

  • The series took place on February 14, 2026.
  • This was the Hokies' first sweep of an opening weekend series since 2023 against Charlotte.

The players

Treyson Hughes

The Hokies' starting center fielder.

Sam Grube

The Hokies' starting right fielder.

Henry Cooke

The Hokies' starting catcher.

Ethan Grim

The Hokies' freshman starting pitcher for game three.

Charlotte

The Hokies' previous opponent in 2023 where they last swept an opening weekend series.

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What’s next

The Hokies will look to build on their strong start as they progress through the rest of their schedule this season.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's baseball team has demonstrated their ability to win close games and sweep an opening weekend series, a positive sign for their potential success this season.