Virginia Tech Earns NCAA Tournament Bid

Hokies to Face Oregon in First Round as No. 9 Seed

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:27am

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The Virginia Tech women's basketball team has earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking their 14th appearance in the Big Dance. The Hokies secured the No. 9 seed in the Fort Worth Region 3 and will face No. 8 seed Oregon in the first round on Friday in Austin, Texas.

Why it matters

This NCAA Tournament berth is a significant accomplishment for the Virginia Tech program, which last made the tournament in 2024. Head coach Megan Duffy has led the Hokies to a 23-9 record and 12-6 mark in ACC play, tying for fifth in the conference standings.

The details

The Hokies earned their tournament bid after finishing the regular season with a 23-9 overall record and 12-6 mark in ACC play. This will be Virginia Tech's 14th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. They will face Oregon, who earned an at-large bid out of the Pac-12 with a 22-12 record.

  • The NCAA Women's Tournament bracket was announced on Sunday, March 17, 2026.
  • Virginia Tech and Oregon will face off in the first round on Friday, March 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Virginia Tech Hokies

The women's basketball team at Virginia Tech, a public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Oregon Ducks

The women's basketball team at the University of Oregon, a public research university located in Eugene, Oregon.

Megan Duffy

The head coach of the Virginia Tech women's basketball team, who has led the Hokies to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2024.

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What they’re saying

“This NCAA Tournament berth is a significant accomplishment for the Virginia Tech program, which last made the tournament in 2024.”

— Megan Duffy, Head Coach, Virginia Tech Women's Basketball

What’s next

The winner of the Virginia Tech-Oregon first-round matchup will advance to face the winner of the No. 1 seed vs. No. 16 seed game in the second round.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's return to the NCAA Tournament showcases the continued growth and success of the women's basketball program under head coach Megan Duffy. The Hokies' at-large bid and No. 9 seed demonstrate their competitiveness in the tough ACC conference and their ability to earn a spot in the prestigious NCAA Tournament field.