Softball Falls to #15 Virginia Tech on the Final Day in Salem

Sunday, March 2

Salem, Va.

1 p.m.

James Madison University

6-8

Virginia Tech

16-4

James Madison

Virginia Tech

Softball Falls to #15 Virginia Tech on the Final Day in Salem

3/2/2025 3:38:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

SALEM, Va.- The nationally-ranked Hokies used two home runs to defeat James Madison softball by a score of 4-1 in its final contest of the Hokie Invite at the Moyer Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon.

Zoe Yager and Cori McMillian of Virginia Tech (16-4) each had a two-run homer in the first and fourth innings, respectively, as Emma Lemley went the distance for the Hokies.

The senior struck out eight JMU (6-8) batters over seven innings, while allowing four hits and just an unearned run.

Raegan Wall scored the Dukes' only run of the afternoon, coming home on a throwing error by the Hokie right fielder following an Abbie Campbell flyout.

Madalyn Johnson came in the game in relief for Taylor Johnson and turned in a stellar performance. The freshman threw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing just a single and striking out four. Opponents are batting .226 against Johnson, good enough for a top-10 mark
amongst Sun Belt Conference pitchers.

How It Happened
First Inning

Virginia Tech's Yager hit a two-run shot to left center for the early 2-0 lead

Third Inning

Raegan Wall scored on a throwing error by the right fielder, following a flyout by Abbie Campbell to cut the lead to 2-1

Fourth Inning

Hokie right fielder McMillan launched a two-out two-run home run to right center to put Virginia Tech up three

Game Notes

James Madison is 0-5 when its opponent scores first during the 2025 campaign
With an infield single against Virginia Tech, Cali Legzdin extended her on-base streak to a team-best six games
Johnson has a team-best 31 strikeouts through her first six appearances in the circle this season
The Dukes did not draw a walk for the first time in a game this season. The last time JMU did not draw a walk in a single game was at Louisiana on April 6, 2024

Up Next
James Madison will travel to Lynchburg, Va. for a Tuesday midweek matchup with the Liberty Flames. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Kamphuis Field and will be streamed on ESPN+.