Fifty-six games later, Virginia Tech softball is set to begin regional play this week when it travels to Baton Rouge, La., to face off against South Alabama on Friday, May 15, at 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. local time; TV: ESPN+). Should Virginia Tech win, it will take on the winner of Akron/LSU the following day. Virginia Tech is dancing for the seventh consecutive season (disregarding the 2020 season, which saw no tournament due to the COVID-19 virus). Under head coach Pete D'Amour, the Hokies have compiled a 319-97-1 record. 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 NCAA Regional appearance‼️ #Hokies pic.twitter.com/VL2ppWjjxw — Virginia Tech Softball (@HokiesSoftball) May 10, 2026 Here's a look at the other three teams in the Baton Rouge Regional: South Alabama Jaguars Coach: Becky Clark (21st season) Record: 32-25 (13-11 Sun Belt) NCAA Tournament History: South Alabama holds a 12-11 record in the NCAA Regional, though it has never advanced to the Super Regionals.…