Virginia to Face Georgia Tech in ACC Softball First Round

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia softball (22-30, 8-16 ACC) returns to the ACC Softball Championship for the second time in the past three seasons, earning the No. 10 seed. The Cavaliers will face No. 7 seed Georgia Tech (30-26, 11-13 ACC) in the first round at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 in Tallahassee, Fla.
 
Virginia ended the regular season tied for ninth in the league standings with Syracuse. Since the Cavaliers and Orange did not play this season, Virginia fell to the No. 10 seed based on record versus the highest-seeded common opponent, Notre Dame.
 
The Cavaliers and Yellow Jackets met in the second ACC-series of the year with Georgia Tech taking two-of-three in Atlanta. Virginia has faced Georgia Tech 17 times in ACC tournament action, posting an 8-9 record against the Yellow Jackets in postseason play. The two teams last met in the postseason in 2012 when Georgia Tech claimed a 6-4 win in the opening round. Virginia’s last ACC tournament win came in 2011 against the Yellow Jackets.

Florida State, the host and No. 2 seed, awaits the winner of Wednesday’s first-round matchup.
 
The first three rounds will be broadcast on the league’s Regional Sports Networks, and ESPN will carry the championship game.
 
Daily tickets are available at $5 for adults, $8 for reserved seating and $3 for youths. Admission is free for fans under 2 years old. All-session tickets are $15 for adults, $25 for reserved seating and $10 for youths. Tickets can be purchased online: https://theacc.co/SB19ChampTix.
 
For more information on the 2019 ACC Softball Championship, visit the 2019 ACC Softball Championship Page.