First things first: The nickname is Pilots.
That’s who the Virginia Tech women’s soccer team will play Friday, at 10 p.m. Eastern, in the NCAA tournament’s round of 16—the University of Portland Pilots, who, unbeknownst to most sports fans in this country, traditionally fields a very strong women’s soccer squad, [...]

UPDATE 2: Coach Tony Bennett told reporters just now that he’s considering a four-guard look during Friday’s game with Longwood. He said there will also be some traditional 3 guard, 2 forward looks.
Forward Mike Scott injured his foot against St. John’s but is likely going to participate against Longwood. Guard [...]
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Smith and Anthony Stove Co. of Boston Trade Cards, 1880sEarlier this season, Virginia Tech senior punter Brent Bowden, an accomplished guitar player, said on coach Frank Beamer’s weekly radio show that he wanted to play Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” before a game at Lane Stadium. That, of course, is the Hokies’ traditional entrance song.
Bowden will get his wish for [...]