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Virginia Tech Officially Eliminated From 2026 March Madness

Though Virginia Tech basketball already confirmed that it would be declining a National Invitational Tournament (NIT), Sunday confirmed it would not be part of the 68-team March Madness field this year.

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Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Virginia Tech Women's Basketball On Selection Sunday

As Selection Sunday approaches, Virginia Tech women's basketball finds itself in a solid position: seemingly firmly in the NCAA Tournament conversation, yet with seeding that could shift depending on how the committee evaluates its resume.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 15

Latest Bracketology Predictions For Virginia Tech As Selection Sunday Arrives

Virginia Tech has not played since a quarterfinal loss to North Carolina in the ACC Tournament, but they will finally know their fate today when the bracket is released at 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 14

The Neoklis Avdalas Experiment: Did It Work for Virginia Tech?

When Neoklis Avdalas arrived in Blacksburg, he was one of the most intriguing international prospects in the ACC: a 6-foot-9 guard with professional experience in Greece and legitimate NBA potential.

Virginia Tech Drops 11-6 To UVA In Game 1

Virginia Tech jumped out to an early lead and briefly reclaimed momentum midway through the game, but a pair of home runs and a costly seventh inning proved too much to overcome in an 11–6 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers Friday night at Disharoon Park.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Hughes: Virginia Tech's Sporadic Stretches Sank A Stellar Season

CHARLOTTE, N.C — Virginia Tech men's basketball's 2025-26 season was a vast improvement over the one before it. Yet, by way of the myriad of ways the Hokies lost in one- or two-score games, it feels, for some, like a missed opportunity.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Should Hokies' Neoklis Avdalas Declare for the 2026 NBA Draft?

When the news of Neoklis Avdalas heading to Blacksburg first broke in June, fans couldn't stop dreaming of what strides he could guide the Hokies towards.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Why Virginia Tech Declining the NIT is a Mistake

Virginia Tech's season ended with a hard-fought overtime loss to Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Normally, a team in the Hokies' position waits to see if there's still more basketball to be played.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Three Things Virginia Tech Must Address in the Transfer Portal To Compete In 2026-2027

The 2025-26 season was a massive improvement from the previous, but there's still lingering disappointment based on what this year could've been. The final game of 2025 had the Hokies riding high.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Live Score Updates: Virginia Tech Hokies vs UVA Baseball (Game 1)

Virginia Tech is set to face off against Virginia in Charlottesville to open it's second weekend of conference play at 4:00 PM today. Here's how the Hokies will line up: A hit by pitch on Locurto and a pair of hits from Ball and Lutterman allowed Locurto to come around to score to open the game.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Did Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Underachieve in 2025-26?

The question my headline posits invites an interesting discussion — and it begins with another question: how should this season be evaluated? Do you view the year in isolation, factoring in only Virginia Tech’s 2025-26 campaign and the myriad issues that complicated its already-slim path to the NCAA Tournament entering its conference tourney?

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 13

Virginia Tech Announces They Will Not Participate In This Year's NIT Tournament

Virginia Tech will not be participating in any postseason tournament this season. After losing in the first round of the ACC Tournament to Wake Forest, the Hokies postseason hopes were grim and it looked like they were certainly heading for the NIT.

Virginia Tech Softball vs No. 25 Duke: Series Preview

The Hokies are riding a 15-game win streak into their opening ACC series against the No. 25 Duke Blue Devils, as they currently sit at a 22-2. A record that stands as a program record, as each game since the 20-2 mark for Tech has been an extension of such mark.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 12

How Miami Ohio's Perfect Season Ending is Bad News For Virginia Tech and Other Bubble Teams

Miami (OH) has been one of the best stories of the college basketball season. The RedHawks began the season 31-0 and had won several close games, but today their luck ran out.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 12

How Quickly Will James Franklin Turn Around The Hokies? This Could Be The ACC's Biggest Spring Question

Spring football is right around the corner for Virginia Tech and it is the most anticipated spring practice in quite some time. The James Franklin era is going to get started in earnest next week, and the splashiest hire of the offseason is going to get to work.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 12

Thursday Bubble Watch: Games That Could Impact Virginia Tech's Chances

Virginia Tech men's basketball sustained a 95-89 loss to Wake Forest Tuesday evening that will likely hold it out of NCAA Tournament considerations. The Hokies are out of the ACC Tournament, but there are still meaningful postseason contests to be played that will have an impact on the postseason bubble.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 11

Virginia Tech Hokies Softball Extends Win Streak to 15 with 14-2 Six Inning Victory over Elon

ELON, NC—Small ball powered the No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies' offense in the path of their 14-2, six-inning run-rule victory over the Elon Phoenix. "We're always going to be known for hitting balls hard," Hokies (22-2) head coach Pete D'Amour postgame of Tech's Saturday doubleheader in the Hokie Invite.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 11

Three Games That Likely Cost Virginia Tech An NCAA Tournament Bid

Virginia Tech men's basketball is presumably on the outside looking in in regard to the NCAA Tournament. The Hokies (19-13, 8-10 ACC) were moved down to the sixth team out in ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi's provisional March Madness bracket, the No.