Ahead of the ACC Tournament, which just started today in Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, the ACC released its yearly softball awards. Eight Virginia Tech players earned All-ACC nods, while redshirt freshman pitcher Bree Carrico was named the ACC Freshman of the Year. — Virginia Tech Softball (@HokiesSoftball) May 6, 2026 According to HokieSports' press release, Virginia Tech has now earned eight or more All-ACC nods for the third time under head coach Pete D'Amour. This season marked the fourth time in the last five seasons that the Hokies have finished with 40 or more wins. Carrico (13-1) threw 101 2/3 innings across the season, yielding 71 hits, 32 runs (25 earned) and 47 walks for a 1.72 earned run average. She amassed 117 strikeouts and only allowed nine home runs, ending with a .192 batting average allowed. In conference play, Carrico finished with a 1.93 ERA, going 6-1 and throwing 50 1/2 innings.…