Virginia Tech Softball Hosts Hokie Invite Tournament

The No. 11/11 Hokies welcome Bryant, Michigan, Penn State, JMU, and Boston College to Salem, Va. for their final pre-conference tournament.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Virginia Tech Hokies softball team is hosting the Hokie Invite tournament this weekend in Salem, Va. The No. 11/11 Hokies will face off against Bryant, Michigan, Penn State, JMU, and Boston College in their fifth and final pre-conference tournament of the 2026 season.

Why it matters

The Hokie Invite will be the last tune-up for Virginia Tech before they begin ACC conference play later in March. The Hokies have had a strong start to the season, going 16-2 so far, and will look to continue that momentum heading into the heart of their schedule.

The details

The Hokies have already competed in four non-conference tournaments this season, including the Gamecock Invitational, Queen City Classic, Georgia Classic, and Jane B. Moore Invitational. They have picked up several ranked wins over the likes of South Carolina, Georgia, and Auburn. The Hokie Invite will feature matchups against some tough regional opponents as the Hokies prepare for ACC play.

  • The Hokie Invite takes place this weekend (March 6-8, 2026) in Salem, Va.

The players

Virginia Tech Hokies

The No. 11/11 ranked softball team of Virginia Tech University, competing in the ACC conference.

Bryant

A participating team in the Hokie Invite tournament, joining Virginia Tech, Michigan, Penn State, JMU, and Boston College.

Michigan

A participating team in the Hokie Invite tournament, joining Virginia Tech, Bryant, Penn State, JMU, and Boston College.

Penn State

A participating team in the Hokie Invite tournament, joining Virginia Tech, Bryant, Michigan, JMU, and Boston College.

JMU

A participating team in the Hokie Invite tournament, joining Virginia Tech, Bryant, Michigan, Penn State, and Boston College.

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What they’re saying

“We've got your weekend plans! Join us in Salem for the Hokie Invite 🥎”

— Virginia Tech Softball, Team Twitter Account (Twitter)

What’s next

The Hokies will begin ACC conference play at the end of March after the Hokie Invite tournament.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech softball is off to a strong 16-2 start this season and will use the Hokie Invite as their final tune-up before diving into ACC play. The Hokies have already picked up several ranked wins and will look to continue that success against a tough regional field in Salem.