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Head Coach John Sung was honored Thursday night at the annual Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Honors Banquet. The 2016 IWLCA Honors Banquet was held in Orlanda, Fla. as part of their annual meetings.
Sung was recongized for his 100th career wins achieved this past season at Winthrop University.The event is one of the highlights of the IWLCA’s Annual Meetings, providing the membership with the opportunity to honor those that have contributed to the women’s collegiate game during the past year.
The Virginia Tech lacrosse team will be hosting a "play day" this Saturday, October 10, on the two practice fields located directly behind Thompson Field on Virginia Tech's campus. The Hokies as well as Liberty University, Winthrop University, Longwood University and Davidson College will be participating in the event. The games will also feature a running clock.
Here is the game schedule for the day:
10:00 AM | Virginia Tech | Liberty | TURF |
11:00 AM | Davidson | Winthrop | TURF |
Virginia Tech | Longwood | GRASS | |
12:00 PM | Liberty | Longwood | TURF |
1:00 PM | Virginia Tech | Davidson | TURF |
Winthrop | Liberty | GRASS | |
2:00 PM | Longwood | Davidson | TURF |
3:00 PM | Virginia Tech | Winthrop | TURF |
After wrapping up its regular season the night before, the Tech lacrosse team came together Saturday morning to participate in the Run for Remembrance. This is the first time the Hokies have had a chance to join in on the now Tech tradition, as April Saturdays are often reserved as game days. Here are some scenes from the run.
Senior Day is less than 48 hours away, so it's only right to take this #TBT back to their FR year when it all began. pic.twitter.com/xWT5pNkLu7
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) April 9, 2015
It's the #Hokies' last home game of the season. See you at Thompson Field! #GoHokies #ThankYouSeniors pic.twitter.com/DEqRDTOtkD
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) April 11, 2015
It was a great afternoon for some lacrosse. Thank you to the seniors and Sharon for all you've done for this program pic.twitter.com/642CaUFoVd
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) April 11, 2015
The #Hokies make a stop at Bloomsburg for a midday practice. Now it's time for the last leg of the trip. pic.twitter.com/3NE5GVHpEL
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) April 2, 2015
The #Hokies have started warmups at the Carrier Dome. We are less than an hour from game time. #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/UhZTAZ9VkI
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) April 4, 2015
It's a travel day for the #Hokies and the freshmen are first on the mic for some bus entertainment 🎤🎤 pic.twitter.com/ldyllwKl1I
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 12, 2015
The #Hokies are back to work today, getting practice in at Notre Dame to prep for the weekend. pic.twitter.com/nRx7OUgUNA
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 12, 2015
The #Hokies hit the game field for an early practice before tomorrow's big game against No. 17 Notre Dame pic.twitter.com/5KEgcjx2T3
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 13, 2015
The Best Form award goes to @yourdaily_haley this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/h9X5jTQlw8
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 13, 2015
It wouldn't be Spring Break without the team's music videos. 💃🎤🎥 pic.twitter.com/sGv7ddPW7I
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 13, 2015
Morgan Conklin sits down with @bacon_nMeggs to preview the #Hokies Spring Break Trip - http://t.co/ohTXKBVdvs
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 10, 2015
Because not everyone can say they have played in The Big House #gameday pic.twitter.com/7l09ENpGFz
— Emma (@ItsEmmaShea) March 11, 2015
GAMEDAY #LetsGo #Hokies pic.twitter.com/ttYFhVhl3U
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 11, 2015
#LetsGo pic.twitter.com/kLqynGY9iJ
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 11, 2015
The #Hokies battled until the very end to pick up the key road win in overtime at Michigan. pic.twitter.com/qT0RtuM688
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 12, 2015
It was a huge night for Meg Bartley, scoring the game winner in OT & she became the new all-time draw leader at Tech pic.twitter.com/Z2I36QwRX7
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 12, 2015
Michigan is beggin for a Meg(h)an!!!! @VT_Lax pic.twitter.com/LJQSV84XMh
— meg✺ (@bacon_nMeggs) March 12, 2015
ICYMI: @meggbartley and Head Coach Megan Burker recap last night’s #Hokies OT win at Michigan. http://t.co/zezblVV7V2
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 12, 2015
“@VT_Lax: The #Hokies hit the indoor facility this afternoon pic.twitter.com/jv2patuUT3”//Did they admit they know Danny Coale caught that pass?
— Shane Beamer (@CoachSBeamer) March 9, 2015
#HokieNation the streets have spoken #ItsACatch @CoachSBeamer http://t.co/ClCUbbNE6L pic.twitter.com/MsyszliNHP
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 11, 2015
“@VT_Lax: The #Hokies hit the indoor facility this afternoon pic.twitter.com/jv2patuUT3”//Did they admit they know Danny Coale caught that pass?
— Shane Beamer (@CoachSBeamer) March 9, 2015
The #Hokies head to Michigan Stadium to get a practice in on the game field. pic.twitter.com/c8bcbYOsmC
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 10, 2015
Morgan Conklin checks in with @ItsEmmaShea to talk about how her first year as a #Hokie has gone so far http://t.co/RwPFVEZD7v
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 5, 2015
It's GAMETIME in Durham vs No. 5 Duke #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/wRmY4h9fTJ
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 6, 2015
It's GAMETIME in Durham vs No. 5 Duke #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/wRmY4h9fTJ
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 6, 2015
Morgan Conklin checks in with @ItsEmmaShea to talk about how her first year as a #Hokie has gone so far http://t.co/RwPFVEZD7v
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 5, 2015
Nearing the midway point in the year, Megan Will's senior is off to a strong start for the #Hokies pic.twitter.com/it0JXOK8Ij
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) March 4, 2015
The #Hokies open Thompson Field this afternoon against JMU. #GAMEDAY #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/jaM5OlgDkZ
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 12, 2015
It was a tough one for the #Hokies today Thompson Field but they'll be back Sunday. pic.twitter.com/epTHaQIZAS
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 13, 2015
The day is finally here! Lax is officially back for the #Hokies pic.twitter.com/rK81DvjdZH
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 6, 2015
Head Coach Megan Burker previews the #Hokies’ season opener tomorrow against Liberty. http://t.co/TLOg3nIvGe
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 5, 2015
The 2015 season has begun. #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/jVM63sC2lz
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 6, 2015
The #Hokies get 2015 off to a 1-0 start behind Will’s four goals and Bromley’s career day. pic.twitter.com/tbzpwQ6H8D
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 6, 2015
Head Coach Megan Burker and @Cawley_Mae_B recap the season-opening win at Liberty .. http://t.co/z5rdUN16sA
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) February 7, 2015
Hokies Jessi Thon and Triatan McGinley sit down with Blayne Fink to talk about preseason work and the upcoming season.
.@jessi_thon talks about preseason for the #Hokies and her move to attack this year here: http://t.co/ctNsG6pYX7
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) January 25, 2015
As the #Hokies head into the final wk of preseason, FR @tbirdie7 recaps her first two weeks here: http://t.co/L10haolooF
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) January 26, 2015
So proud of my hokies! #onelove VT Lacrosse - Yards for Yeardley: http://t.co/82wClIf3O2
— Tristan McGinley (@tbirdie7) January 16, 2015
We did a team Polar Plunge and everyone ran into the ocean (some longer than others).
We, as a team, came up with a mission statement that we will carry on throughout the season...
We had our first double session of the week and we started off with the 110 run test. After that, we got right to work! We all had to make our own lunches that day and that was a sight to see in the house ... Back to the high school days.
After the second session, we were able to go back and rest for the rest of the day, which is what we all needed after the two run tests and the double session. This allowed us to get ready for Day 4.
-- Haley
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Here's to preseason day 1. Let's get it! #runtests #VTLAX
— colleen ward (@Colleen_Ward17) January 14, 2015
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'The first thing everyone did when we got to the condos was take a trip to the beach. Then we had a team psychology meeting with Anne and talked about our more embarrassing moments and our proudest moments we've had in our life, there were some laughs and some tears!
Follow along as redshirt freshman Haley Lukefahr documents the Hokies' annual training trip to Charleston, South Carolina and Tech begins the 2015 season.
Freshman Carly Primo and I started our journey back to Virginia Tech from my hometown of Corning, New York, at 7:07 am Monday morning. We got to Blacksburg around 3pm. The gas prices went form $2.65 to $1.95 within the eight-hour drive. I think it's safe to say we are happy to be back, even though the stay will be short since we leave bright and early for Charleston tomorrow.
--Jack
Somewhat still depressed we weren't in the Galapagos anymore. We packed up our things in hopes that the following days would be as amazing as the last. Bright and early we hit the road, air, and water to travel deep into the heart of the Amazonian Rainforest. Our journey consisted of a 45 min bus ride, 3 hour delay in the airport, 30 min flight, 5 min taxi, 1 hour boat ride, 1 hour ride on a safari truck, and another 2 hour boat ride to reach the Tiputini Biodiversity Station.
This isolated oasis, home to many large and small secretive creatures, became my home away from home for the past four days. Each day, we woke up with the rising sun, enjoyed a cup of rich Ecuadorean coffee with breakfast and headed out for the trails that led us into the mystical depths of the rainforest. We divided into groups and were led by guides native to the Amazon forest.
Their ability to read the signs of the biomass on the forest floor left behind by animals and insects was incredible. We would never have found the pocket-sized monkeys meandering, hidden on the mossy branches of the 300 year old trees, the insects or butterfly bushes, the medicinal remedies and poisonous plants (always the prettiest ones!). I would have never found the lemon ant nest for a quick zesty treat and I probably would have injured myself stepping on the nest of some angry Congo ants! I wouldn't have seen a torture tree, had my hair brushed with a monkey comb or fallen in love with the rainforest without my amazing guide.
Between the early morning hikes, where we climbed so high we could could see where the canopy of trees kissed the horizon, and the late night walks through the black forest filled with red curious eyes, we ate the most amazing traditional Ecuadorean meals. On our last day we floated down the Tiputini river with electric eels, Puranas and caiman. The only thing missing from this experience was Tarzan swinging through the trees by vine!
It is a shame that this place will most likely be destroyed by the oil exploration that will be used to fulfill our materialistic needs valued highly by society. Though the creatures and vegetation have evolved to protect themselves and survive in the rainforest, their abilities will fall short in the face of chainsaws and bulldozers. I am sad to leave knowing I may never get to experience it again!
-- Jack
The first destination of this crazy adventure began in the Galápagos Islands and is where we spent the past four nights. This place is a small oasis full of biodiversity and has maintained an affectionate culture that revolves around the nature and wildlife of the islands. I admire how well humans and animals live in harmony and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience this lifestyle first hand.
San Cristobal is one of the oldest islands and is where an extension of USFQ is located along with a science research center where the students are able to take part in research related to environmental issues that directly affect the islands. Here, we observed sea lions, land iguanas and a ton of different species of birds. We took a boat to travel along the coast of the island to see the location where Charles Darwin did most of his research of evolution with the finches. We snorkeled with sea lions and tropical fish before departing to Floreana.
On this second island, we hiked through the lush forest to see giant land tortoises, pirate caves and where the first inhabitants of the mystical island lived. We snorkeled with sea turtles on the black beach before returning to our final destination in the Galapagos, Santa Cruz.
We spent the morning in lecture, toured the Charles Darwin research facilities where turtles are bred in attempt to recover the nearly extinct population of land tortoises. We spent some time at the beach exploring the mangrove forests and observing juvenile hammerhead and blackfin Sharks. We rung in the new year on the pier with fireworks! Tomorrow we will be traveling to the Amazon, definitely the most exciting way to start off the new year!
-- Jack
A private cave in Floreana that was made in a kitchen for early settlers.
Sea Lions on San Cristobal
Giant land tortoises in Floreana
The most beautiful beach where we saw sharks and marine iguanas - Santa Cruz
Everyone has arrived safe and sound in the Galapagos. Now the real adventure will begin.
Adios!
Before finals get going and everyone heads home for the holidays, the Hokies got together for their annual gift exchange.
They Hokies got some new custom-made sticks for the 2015 season. Complete with the Hokies logo and HokieBird.
Thank you @STXwlax for our custom sticks! #HokieLax #Suprise #ChristmasInNovember pic.twitter.com/LR9zCeMVtg
— LaxHokie (@LaxHokie) November 5, 2014
Here is a brief recap from the final play day of fall ball at Duke.
“@LacrosseMag: Fall ball notes: @madsal15 on the Duke fall Invitational on Sunday | http://t.co/sO2ANka9Xv” pic.twitter.com/mnGPpE5LTM
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) October 27, 2014
Halloween is always an important holiday for VT Lax. Every year the players and coaches get dressed up and head to a local school to celebrate.
Lax staff at the Harding Fall Festival #hokies #drsuess pic.twitter.com/8Ml8CDeXvQ
— LaxHokie (@LaxHokie) October 24, 2014
Scenes from the first half as we head to the second against High Point #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/vVjPXmCDW6
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) October 10, 2014
The @VT_Lax season is a few months away, but the #Hokies are on the field for fall ball. https://t.co/I96SykC8PD #ItsGood2Be @LaxHokie
— HokieVision (@HokieVision) October 15, 2014
Lots of team time today. After pictures this morning it's almost game time on the Moseley Practice Field vs HPU pic.twitter.com/myThOwKPhk
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) October 10, 2014
Great video about our Orange vs Maroon Scrimmage! Thanks @HokieVision! http://t.co/BorMzsRNGC
— LaxHokie (@LaxHokie) September 28, 2014
Orange claims the win, but it was a great way to open the fall season.
Fall ball begins tonight for the #Hokies at 5 PM! #OrangeMaroonLax #WhoWillWin pic.twitter.com/9i7htvbQjp
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) September 26, 2014
The teams have split and we are less than 48 hours from the #OrangeMaroonLax game. Who ya got? pic.twitter.com/fJns0pb4NI
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) September 25, 2014
Big contrats to Dawn Will, who will become the first Hokie lacrosse player to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Hall of Fame
Six selected for Tech Hall of Fame: New honorees to be inducted Oct. 31 http://t.co/ac9S1dQ7cx
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) September 24, 2014
Here is the full game schedule for the fall season. The Hokies will host three home events including a play day and a single game against High Point, on top of the annual Maroon vs. Orange Scrimmage. They will also travel to three adidition play days.
Be sure to catch the #Hokies at home this fall. The season starts Friday at 5 p.m. on the Moseley Practice Field. pic.twitter.com/QuvL6qj2eb
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) September 24, 2014
The new coaching staff looking good in maroon and orange at the season-opening football game.
“@vtpunkie: @VT_Lax #hokies pic.twitter.com/QlLEkI9HmI” Gangs all here. Welcome to the Nation.
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) August 30, 2014
Tech welcomes new assistant coaches Mallory Poole and Kim Kolarik to Hokie Nation. Poole served as the head coach at Bloomsburg University over the last two seasons, while Kolarik spent her first year after graduation as an assistant at Lehigh University. Read more about the new coaches in the story below.
Hokies round out staff for 2015 season: Poole, Kolarik join the Tech coaching staff http://t.co/BYu72j4Xqe
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) August 28, 2014
The Hokies are finally reunited with Coach Shuman and get straight to work in the weight room.
Freshies lookin freshy for first day! pic.twitter.com/eTdbwBxb55
— Tristan McGinley (@tbirdie7) August 25, 2014
Time for everyone's fav holiday after a team meeting #WelcomeBack RT @yourdaily_haley: Happy merry Nike Christmas 🔴👔 pic.twitter.com/qTiKHbmYBU
— VT Lacrosse (@VT_Lax) August 25, 2014
Welcome to the newest feature of hokiesports.com, the #HokieHuddle – Lacrosse. This feature will concentrate more on the personalities and behind-the-scenes stories from the lacrosse team, at home and on the road. All daily recaps will remain the same and in the same location, this is just a new way to inform the fans on the team. Keep checking back for new content.