Jackets softball catches an ACC Tournament win

The Jackets softball program (32-23) finished a strong season with a promising appearance in the ACC Tournament. Tech’s batters racked up 68 home runs, tying the fourth most in program history. The program boasted a 7-0 start in ACC matchups and 12-0 homestand, as well as leading the ACC in double plays with 25 and showcasing the defensive backbone of the team. With a 12-12 record in the ACC, the Jackets were invited to the ACC Tournament and were rewarded the sixth seed, their highest since 2013.

Tech matched against the No. 3-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. The Hokies collected 39 wins on their season with an 18-7 ACC record — three of these…