Virginia Tech Softball

Our Program

Tech has qualified for 15 NCAA Tournaments and advanced to its program-record seventh straight NCAA Regional in 2026. The Hokies have moved on to three Super Regionals and one Women's College World Series.

At Virginia Tech, we compete in one of the most competitive softball conferences - the ACC.

In 2026, eight ACC teams earned bids to the postseason tournament.

An Unforgettable 2026

The Hokies shined in 2026 as they were ranked in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll every single week. With their fourth 40-win season in the past five years, the Hokies advanced to a program-record seventh straight NCAA Regional.

Tech won eight games against ranked opponents. At 48-12 on the season, Tech won the most games in a single season since 2008. The Hokies also earned eight NFCA Mid-Atlantic selections, highlighted by six First Team honorees.

Tech's eight All-ACC selections were tied for the most among ACC schools and the Hokies were highlighted by ACC Freshman of the Year, Bree Carrico. Carrico and Jordan Lynch both earned First Team All-ACC honors.

In addition to Carrico and Lynch, Nora Abromavage, Kylie Aldridge, Rachel Castine, Michelle Chatfield, Addison Foster and Emma Mazzarone were named to the Second Team All-ACC.

Bree Carrico led the Hokies with a 1.88 ERA and posted a 15-2 record over 115.2 innings pitched with 126 strikeouts. She was tabbed an NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 10 Finalist after being named the ACC Freshman of the Year.

Jordan Lynch shined in her sophomore campaign as she earned First Team All-ACC honors. She led the Hokies in all major offensive categories, including batting average (.414), runs (70), hits (84), home runs (18) total bases (174) and slugging percentage (.808).

Nora Abromavage crushed 18 home runs this season and recorded the fastest exit velocity on a home run this season for the Hokies at 84 MPH. Just a sophomore, Abromavage earned Second Team All-ACC honors and led the Hokies with 60 RBIs on the season.

Starting primarily as the DP in 2026, Kylie Aldridge earned her second consecutive All-ACC honor. She recorded career highs in runs (34), hits (61), doubles (18), home runs (11), RBIs (50) and on-base percentage (.451). Aldridge out just five times in 168 at bats.

Michelle Chatfield garnered Second Team All-ACC honors after posting a .377 average with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs. Chatfield earned NFCA National Player of the Week after she broke the program record with nine RBIs (three home runs, one single) in Tech's 14-5 win over North Carolina (April 25).

Rachel Castine garnered First Team Mid-Atlantic All-Region honors after hitting a career-high .336 in 2026, along with career-highs in games played (57), runs (30), hits (45), home runs (15), RBIs (47) and on-base percentage (.418).

Addison Foster made an immediate impact for the Hokies after two years at Stetson. A Second Team All-ACC honoree, Foster broke the single-season doubles record (20) and was second for the Hokies with a .410 batting average.

Emma Mazzarone earned All-ACC honors for the third straight season. She posted a 16-6 record from the circle with a team-high 172 strikeouts. She threw a career-high 14 strikeouts in Tech's 3-1 win over Virginia in the ACC Quarterfinals (May 7).

PATH TO THE PROS

Virginia Tech was one of two schools to receive two golden tickets in 2025 – signifying being drafted into the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).

Seniors Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan went back-to-back in the first round of the AUSL draft. Lemley was selected third overall by the Blaze and McMillan was taken fourth overall by the Bandits.

Emma Lemley received the first golden ticket after Tech's 15-1 win over Notre Dame. Jenny Dalton-Hill, ESPN commentator and general manager of the Bandits in the AUSL, presented Lemley with a golden ticket to signify her joining the league.

Cori McMillan received her golden ticket at Virginia Tech's annual student-athlete banquet – the Gobblers. Kim Ng and McMillan's family surprised her with the announcement that she would be drafted to the AUSL.

Pete D'Amour – Head Coach

Head coach Pete D'Amour just wrapped up his eighth season at the helm of Virginia Tech softball. He earned his 300th win as a Hokie and 400th career win during the 2026 season.

Head Coach | 8th Season

Seven straight NCAA Tournament appearances
Two-time ACC Coach of the Year (2019, 2022)
51 All-ACC selections
Seven 37+ win seasons and five 40+ win seasons
11 All-American honors

Success since 2019

Led Virginia Tech to a program-record seven straight NCAA appearances
Hosted the first-ever Blacksburg Regional and Blacksburg Super Regional in 2022
Two NCAA Super Regionals
Coached 2025 ACC Player of the Year Cori McMillan
Seven NFCA All-Americans

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH MIKE LEWIS

Mike Lewis joined in 2020 and just finished his sixth season at Virginia Tech. He was promoted to associate head coach in 2024. The Hokies have advanced to the NCAA Tournament all six years he has been on staff. He primarily works with defense and aids in recruiting efforts.

ASSISTANT COACH JOSH JOHNSON

Josh Johnson has been a member of the Virginia Tech coaching staff for two full seasons and primarily works as the pitching coach. In three seasons, his pitchers have garnered six All-ACC honors.

ASSISTANT COACH HUEMEL MATA

Huemul Mata just completed his fourth season with the Hokies. One of the best men's fastpitch players in the world, the Hokies have improved in almost all offensive categories since Mata joined the staff.