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Virginia Tech Softball Extends Winning Streak to 14 Games
The Hokies went 5-0 over the weekend at the Hokie Invite in Salem, Virginia.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies softball team continued their hot start to the season, extending their winning streak to 14 games after going 5-0 over the weekend at the Hokie Invite in Salem, Virginia. The Hokies got strong offensive performances, including home runs from Emma Mazzarone, Jordan Bishop, and Jordan Lynch, to defeat Bryant, Michigan, James Madison, Penn State, and Radford.
Why it matters
Virginia Tech's softball team has been one of the surprise stories of the early season, jumping out to a 16-2 record despite playing their first 18 games on the road. The Hokies' extended winning streak and dominant performance at the Hokie Invite showcase their potential as a top contender in the ACC and nationally.
The details
Over the weekend, the Hokies outscored their opponents 38-12, including an 11-1 run-rule victory over Bryant on Sunday. Several players had big offensive games, with Jordan Bishop hitting her first career home run, Jordan Lynch adding her sixth homer of the season, and Emma Mazzarone, Gaby Mizelle, Lynch, and Michelle Chatfield all driving in two runs. The Hokies used a committee approach on the mound, with Avery Layton, Addyson Fisher, and Cassie Grizzard all seeing action.
- The Hokies had played their first 18 games of the season on the road before hosting the Hokie Invite in Salem, Virginia this past weekend.
- Virginia Tech extended their winning streak to 14 games after going 5-0 over the weekend.
- The Hokies next face Elon in a midweek matchup before opening ACC play at Duke this Friday.
The players
Virginia Tech Hokies
The No. 11 ranked softball team of Virginia Tech University, who have jumped out to a 16-2 record to start the 2026 season.
Emma Mazzarone
A Virginia Tech softball player who hit a home run in the Hokies' 11-1 win over Bryant.
Jordan Bishop
A Virginia Tech softball player who hit her first career home run in the Hokies' 11-1 win over Bryant.
Jordan Lynch
A Virginia Tech softball player who hit her sixth home run of the season in the Hokies' 11-1 win over Bryant.
Gaby Mizelle
A Virginia Tech softball player who drove in two runs in the Hokies' 11-1 win over Bryant.
Michelle Chatfield
A Virginia Tech softball player who drove in two runs in the Hokies' 11-1 win over Bryant.
What’s next
The Hokies next face Elon in a midweek matchup before opening ACC play at Duke this Friday.
The takeaway
Virginia Tech's softball team has been one of the surprise stories of the early season, jumping out to a 16-2 record and extending their winning streak to 14 games. Their dominant performance at the Hokie Invite showcases their potential as a top contender in the ACC and nationally.
