BLACKSBURG – The 12thseeded Virginia Tech Hokies are set to begin their journey in the 2018 NCAA Tournament Sunday afternoon when they match up with Charlotte. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at Thompson Field.
Tech finished 10-6-3 in 2018, while boasting a top 10 RPI as well as having the No. 8 hardest schedule in the country. The Hokies played nine different teams who were included in the 48-team field, beating Air Force to begin the season, getting a result on the road at UCF, drawing Virginia and defeating Syracuse twice.
It is the first time that the Hokies have earned a national seed since 2007, when Tech made an appearance at the College Cup.
GAME INFORMATION
Sunday, November 18, 3:00 PM
Thompson Field, Blacksburg, Va.
vs Charlotte (14-4-1, 6-2 CUSA)
Video: ESPN3
Live Stats: hokiesports.com
In the last meeting in this series in the 2016 NCAA Tournament, Tech defeated No. 10 Charlotte on their home field in the Second Round 3-2 on Nico Quashie's goal in the 88thminute. Marcelo Acuna scored a brace in that match and Ben Lundgaard made four saves in goal. That squad reached the Elite Eight.
The NCAA Championships are a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased at the gate to Thompson Field prior to kickoff. Adult tickets are $10 and youth tickets are available for $5.
Media members seeking credentials should email Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Carter Brown at cart315@vt.edu.