Hokies Secure No. 6 Seed in ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament
The Virginia Tech Hokies women’s basketball team has secured the No. 6 seed for the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament in 2026. This achievement follows their narrow victory over Virginia, ending with a score of 83-82. The tournament is set to begin on Wednesday at Gas South Arena, located in Duluth, Georgia.
2026 ACC Tournament Overview
Virginia Tech concluded the regular season with a commendable record of 22 wins and 8 losses, including 12 wins and 6 losses in the ACC. This performance allowed the Hokies to clinch a single bye in the tournament for the second consecutive year under the guidance of head coach Megan Duffy.
- Record: 22-8 overall, 12-6 in ACC
- Location: Gas South Arena, Duluth, Georgia
- Coach: Megan Duffy
- Previous Tournament Performance: Single bye for two years running
Path to the Semifinals
The Hokies will enter the tournament facing a favorable bracket. They successfully navigated tiebreakers against three of the four teams sharing the single-bye line: Syracuse, Virginia, and Clemson. This advantageous positioning allows them to avoid facing the top three teams—Duke, NC State, and Notre Dame—until later rounds.
In the quarterfinals, Virginia Tech is expected to face either the No. 11 seed Georgia Tech or the No. 14 seed Florida State. Their matchup will conclude the opening day of the tournament, with the game starting at 4 p.m. ET on the ACC Network. The winner will advance to challenge the Hokies at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Previous Encounters
Virginia Tech exhibited strong performances earlier this season against both potential opponents. The Hokies defeated Florida State decisively with a score of 79-54 on December 18. They also overcame Georgia Tech with a score of 62-51 during their meeting on February 22.
