College Sports

Four members of the Virginia Tech softball squad were named to the NFCA's all-region squad, as announced Thursday afternoon by the organization. Freshman outfielder Lauren Gaskill was named to the first team while pitcher Jasmin Harrell, first baseman Courtney Liddle and third baseman Kelsey Mericka were all named to the second team.

FERRUM, Va. – Director of Athletics Abe Naff has announced the hiring of Jessica Flanagan as Ferrum College's Head Volleyball Coach.  A 2010 Ferrum graduate, Flanagan returns to the College after having taught and coached at nearby Floyd County High School.

The Senior Student Athlete Awards reception hosted by the Maroon Club was a success. It was originally held in the Colket Center, but with so many in attendance this year, the event was moved to the Bast Center. With nearly 200 in attendance, the special event celebrated the careers of nearly 60 student-athletes.

NEWPORT NEWS – For the first time since 2001, Roanoke College advances to the 2012 NCAA DIII Softball World Series, after defeating #10 Christopher Newport 3-1 on Monday.

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia Tech will host Iowa in the 14th annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Game time and network will be announced at a later date.

Virginia Tech baseball took an early lead on No. 13 NC State, but also needed a late rally to post a 6-4 victory on Sunday afternoon at English Field in its final ACC home game of the season.

Junior hurler Jackie Jenkins was named to the 2012 Big South All-Tournament team Sunday afternoon at RU Softball Field.

NEWPORT NEWS - Roanoke College rallied late in the game to knock off #10 Christopher Newport, 4-1.  Roanoke now advances to the regional championship game of the NCAA DIII Softball Tournament.  The Maroons improve their record to 32-9 while the Captains will enter the consolation bracket finals with a record of 36-10.

Top-seeded Radford stranded 10 runners and No. 2 Coastal Carolina hit a pair of two-run home runs as the Highlanders fell in the semifinals, 4-0, and was eliminated from 2012 Big South Softball Championship presented by Musco Sports Lighting and Brookwood Farms Barbeque Saturday afternoon at RU Softball Field.