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Jordan Lynch and Emma Mazzarone Earn ACC Weekly Honors
Virginia Tech's standout sophomore and junior lead the Hokies to a dominant series sweep over Boston College.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:40pm
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After a dominant weekend series against Boston College where the Virginia Tech Hokies outscored the Eagles 42-7 with three run-rule victories, sophomore third baseman Jordan Lynch and junior pitcher Emma Mazzarone have been named the ACC Player of the Week and ACC Pitcher of the Week, respectively.
Why it matters
This is the first time in her career that Lynch has earned the ACC Player of the Week award, while Mazzarone has now won the Pitcher of the Week honor in back-to-back weeks. Their performances highlight the Hokies' strong start to the season and the continued development of two key players on the team.
The details
Over the series against Boston College, Lynch blasted three home runs and drove in eight RBIs, including a two-homer game in the 11-0 victory on Friday. She also had a career-high five RBIs in the 17-3 win to close out the series. Mazzarone started games one and three of the series, throwing a combined seven innings with 13 strikeouts. She has not allowed an earned run in her last four appearances spanning 18 innings of work.
- On March 31, 2026, Lynch and Mazzarone were named the ACC Player of the Week and ACC Pitcher of the Week, respectively.
The players
Jordan Lynch
A sophomore third baseman for the Virginia Tech Hokies softball team who is having a breakout season, slashing .479/.531/.940 with 11 home runs.
Emma Mazzarone
A junior pitcher for the Virginia Tech Hokies softball team who has been dominant in the circle, posting a 2.19 ERA with 102 strikeouts in just 70.1 innings pitched.
Pete D'Amour
The head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies softball team.
What they’re saying
“No doubt 💥”
— Virginia Tech Softball
“Back-to-back 😮💨”
— Virginia Tech Softball
What’s next
The Hokies will look to continue their strong start to the season as they prepare for their next ACC series against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The takeaway
The performances of Lynch and Mazzarone highlight the depth and talent of the Virginia Tech softball team, which is poised for a successful season in the highly competitive ACC conference.
