No. 10 Virginia Tech Hokies Defeat Liberty Flames in Softball Matchup

The Hokies extend their winning streak against the in-state rival Flames

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:49pm

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The No. 10 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies softball team defeated the Liberty Flames in a midweek matchup, continuing their dominance over their in-state rival. The Hokies, who are riding a fourth straight conference series victory, have now won the last 8 contests against the Flames dating back to 2021.

Why it matters

This victory extends Virginia Tech's strong start to the season and keeps them in contention for a high seed in the upcoming ACC tournament and NCAA tournament. The Hokies have established themselves as one of the top softball programs in the region, while Liberty has struggled to keep pace with their in-state counterpart.

The details

Virginia Tech sent ace pitcher Bree Carrico to the mound, and she delivered another strong outing, keeping the Liberty offense in check. The Hokies' lineup was led by standout performances from center fielder Addison Foster, third baseman Jordan Lynch, and first baseman Michelle Chatfield. The Hokies jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to the victory.

  • The game took place on April 15, 2026.
  • This was the 10th matchup between Virginia Tech and Liberty since 2021.
  • The Hokies and Flames will meet again on April 22, 2026 in Blacksburg.

The players

Bree Carrico

The starting pitcher for the Virginia Tech Hokies, who delivered another strong outing to lead her team to victory.

Addison Foster

The center fielder for the Virginia Tech Hokies, who had a standout performance at the plate to help power the Hokies' offense.

Liberty Flames

The in-state rival of the Virginia Tech Hokies, who have struggled to keep pace with the Hokies in recent matchups between the two programs.

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What’s next

The Hokies will look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Liberty Flames again on April 22, 2026 in Blacksburg.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's softball program has established itself as one of the top teams in the region, consistently defeating in-state rival Liberty. This victory keeps the Hokies on track for a potential high seed in the upcoming postseason tournaments.