CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — ACC Freshman of the Year Bree Carrico punched Virginia Tech softball's ticket to the 2026 ACC Championship game for the first time in 14 years, throwing for 5 2/3 innings in the circle in the Hokies' 5-0 victory over Duke Friday. "We're pitching well right now; we're hitting well right now, plus defense. So, putting all three phases together," said Hokies (46-19, 18-6 ACC) head coach Pete D'Amour on his first trip to the ACC title game. ACC SEMIFINAL SHUTOUT!! #Hokies | @DeltaDentalofVA pic.twitter.com/ff6ncwM3mY — Virginia Tech Softball (@HokiesSoftball) May 8, 2026 A day removed from fellow starter Emma Mazzarone’s 14-strikeout gem against Virginia, Carrico stamped her mark in the circle with 5.2 innings of scoreless work. Mazzarone entered for Carrico with two outs in the bottom of the fifth, and pitched 1.1 innings of one-hit ball. "I'm really proud of Mazzarone and how she's doing," Carrico said.…