With their sweep of the away series against the Boston College Eagles the No. 2 (USA Today / NFCA D1 Top 25 Coaches Poll) / No. 2 (ESPN / USA Today Softball Collegiate Top 25) secured the regular season ACC title.
The BC series started with VT’s preseason All-American pitcher, Keely Rochard, on the mound. She earned her 21st win of the season, striking out 15 Eagles, and shutting out Boston College, 3-0. During game two Hokie freshmen pitcher, Emma Lemley, followed with her own shut out of BC. Lemley struck out seven Eagles and only allowed three hits on the way to a six inning 9-0 beat down.