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VTChip VTChip OP
May 05, 2026 at 11:49 AM ET
Softball Fix Today: three SEC tourney games today
Tuesday, May 5th (First Round) Game 1: No. 11 Missouri vs No. 14 Auburn | 11:00 AM ET | SEC Network Game 2: No. 10 Mississippi State vs No. 15 Kentucky | 1 PM ET | SEC Network Game 3: No. 12 South Carolina vs. No. 13 Ole Miss | 4:00 PM ET | SEC Network The (11) Mizzou (28-28, 9-15 SEC) vs. (14) Auburn (25-27, 4-20 SEC) game is an elimination game for the NCAA tournament. A team has to be .500 or better to participate in the tournament. Mizzou just needs to win today; Auburn needs three wins. ** Edited by VTChip at 5/5/2026, 11:54:18 AM

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SarahVTHokie24 SarahVTHokie24
2mo
I read that as we beat the #12 and #14 teams
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hokietony
2mo
True, VT beat the #9, #12, and #14 seeded SEC teams this year.
hokiepro hokiepro
2mo
6-0…can’t do better plus the closest margin was 3 runs
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nkhooch
2mo
But, can't ignore the strength of those teams either.
And we know that UGA was missing it's #1 pitcher. I think the formulary polls do a decent job of telling us where we would fit in the SEC. I think we would have a .500 record in the SEC as we are now. Of course, if we were in the SEC and got that recruiting/financial lift, I think Pete could have us in the top 7 and a consistent first round host.
hokiepro hokiepro
2mo
UGA wasn’t missing offensive players
They couldn’t score more than 3 on us. I’m willing to bet we could score 4 on their best pitcher
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nkhooch
2mo
We may get our chance to prove that.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Auburn takes a 4-2 lead in the 6th
First run on a throwing error, second run on a wild pitch, the BOOM gets two more.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Auburn wins! Missouri is done for the season.
MidloHokie MidloHokie
2mo
The question is whether L Anderson's job is finished. Tigers miss . . .
. . . NCAA tournament for second season in a row after 17 consecutive appearances. Do we care? Let's hope not.
hokiepro hokiepro
2mo
GO Auburn! Why? 1) we beat them 2x 2) they still have to win 2 more
3) they can eliminate Mizzou, and then lose meaning Auburn, Mizzou & UK would ALL be left out (unless Auburn wins 2 more and/or UK wins tourney) If Auburn can hang on somehow…this would be a BIG boost to Hokies AND potentially open the door for GT, UNC to get in
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RJHokie
2mo
GT perhaps, but not the Holes.
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hokietony
2mo
I think that is true but their numbers are not much different ....
GT: RPI 43, DSR 50, KPI 51 UNC: RPI 49, DSR 51, KPI 52 UNC probably needs to beat Clemson. ** Edited by hokietony at 5/5/2026, 1:03:28 PM ** Edited by hokietony at 5/5/2026, 1:04:23 PM
hokiepro hokiepro
2mo
Yes they both need game 1
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
2mo
If that is the rule, then what happens to a conference's automatic bid if a
team with a losing record wins the conference tournament?
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hokietony
2mo
deleted, same response.
** Edited by hokietony at 5/5/2026, 12:39:55 PM
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
The rule only applies to at-large selections
"At-Large Requirement: A .500 record is the threshold for consideration by the DI softball committee, which also evaluates strength of schedule and other RPI metrics." ** Edited by VTChip at 5/5/2026, 12:57:14 PM
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
I get neither $EC nor $ECX tho xfinity app says my E($EC)PN is "Activated"
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VTsportscaster
2mo
If you have Xfinity you should have SEC Network
Unless it’s on a higher tier but don’t think it is as it’s apart of my Xfinty package and pretty sure I don’t pay extra for anything. Channel 1321
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
"Requires a subscription"
There is somersault exercise between the app on my phone and TV. It's indecipherable in the steps on my phone for my TV. I'll figure it out someday.
hokiepro hokiepro
2mo
Sounds like an Xfinity service issue
Hulu live plus Disney/ESPN bundle is easiest use for ACCNX, SECNX & ESPN+. Not crazy about the Disney brand but it gives me everything I want sports wise
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
Their explanation is confusing and rife with repeated phrasing