It's a bit dated, but it nicely details her commitment process: "Following her sophomore season, Eakman attracted the attention of some colleges, including Virginia Tech. “They saw me in Tennessee back in 2023 during a travel softball game. They were very interested in me. I went to a camp in August of 2024, and I just loved the coaches and the campus,” Eakman said. “They couldn’t reach out to me until Sept. 1 of last year because of an NCAA rule. So they reached out to me at 12:03 to set up a call for the next day at 12. I called with the head coach, we set up a visit, and I committed.” "Eakman said the coaching staff and the beautiful campus were enough to win her over."