Virginia Tech Making Big Moves: Key Basketball Transfers Visit & Baseball Stuns Wake Forest
As the transfer portal frenzy heats up, Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team is wasting no time in rebuilding its roster. With three players entering the portal and starters Rose Micheaux and Matilda Ekh out of eligibility, new head coach Megan Duffy faces the challenge of replacing three key pieces ahead of next season.
This weekend, the Hokies hosted three high-profile transfers in Blacksburg, according to Trilly Donovan’s X account, Skim Milkey. Purdue’s Sophie Swanson, Bucknell’s Ashley Sofilkanich, and Wake Forest’s Demeara Hinds all made visits, signaling Virginia Tech’s aggressive push to reload for the upcoming season.
Hinds, a versatile forward who averaged 9.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists for a struggling Wake Forest team, has a strong connection to the Hokies—she was originally recruited to Winston-Salem by current Virginia Tech assistant Jen Hoover. That relationship could give the Hokies a serious edge in landing her.
Meanwhile, Sofilkanich, a high-scoring guard, put up impressive numbers at Bucknell, averaging 19.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Her ability to contribute on both ends of the floor would be a major asset to Virginia Tech.
With these visits, it’s clear Duffy and her staff are making aggressive moves to ensure the Hokies remain competitive next season.
Virginia Tech Baseball Pulls Off Stunning Sweep Against Wake Forest
Over on the baseball diamond, Virginia Tech made a massive statement by sweeping No. 16 Wake Forest over the weekend. After securing wins in the first two games of the series, the Hokies capped it off with a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory on Sunday.
Trailing 5-2 heading into the ninth inning, Virginia Tech erupted for four runs to complete the sweep, improving to 20-8 overall and 7-5 in ACC play. Wake Forest, once considered a top contender, fell to 20-9 and 7-5 in the conference.
Ben Watson delivered a clutch solo homer, keeping the Hokies within striking distance. In the seventh, they had a prime opportunity to take control with the bases loaded and one out, but Wake’s ace Blake Morningstar shut them down with back-to-back strikeouts. The Demon Deacons capitalized in the bottom of the inning, extending their lead with an RBI triple and single.
However, Virginia Tech refused to back down, delivering a dramatic ninth-inning rally to seal the sweep.
With major moves happening in both basketball and baseball, it’s clear the Hokies are making waves across multiple sports.