Marty Gordon
NRVsports@ourvalley.org
Tickets for the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and through the ACC’s official website at theACC.com.
The 20th ACC Football Championship Game will kick off at 8 p.m. on ABC Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the 15th time in the last 16 years that the game will be held in primetime.
In addition to the 2024 ACC Football Championship Game, ACC fans of all ages can take part in weekend festivities including Fan Fest, which will take place in uptown Charlotte at Romare Bearden Park Friday, Dec. 6, 3-9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free and open to the public, fans can enjoy pre-game fun with appearances by ACC Mascots, tailgate games, giveaways, and more.
The 2024 ACC Football Championship Game will be the first under the ACC’s new seven-year scheduling model with 17 teams and the top two teams based on the highest winning percentage in regular-season conference play participating in the championship game. If necessary, the league’s tiebreaker policy will be used to determine the participants.
Sohrabi’s 300th win
The Radford University women’s soccer program picked up their first road win of the season 2-0 over Mount St. Mary’s Saturday afternoon thanks to a pair of goals from Helena Willson and Lilly Short. The victory marked a historic milestone for head coach Ben Sohrabi as it was his 300th with the Highlanders.
Sohrabi is entering his 28th season as the head coach of the Radford women’s soccer program.
Coach Sohrabi has proven to be the most successful coach in the history of the Big South. He ranks first in overall wins, conference wins, winning percentage, tournament victories, tournament championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in league history. He also sits first in overall winning percentage (min. 50 games), longest tenured and third in Big South Tournament percentage (min. 10 games).
His personal accolades include 2002, 2011, 2013 and 2018 Big South Coach of the Year honors and a pair of VaSID Coach of the Year nods (1997, 2008).
Sohrabi, who has been at the helm since 1996, stands as the only coach in Radford women’s soccer history to post 100 or more wins and 10 seasons of 10 or more victories, including four of 15 or more. Among current Radford head coaches, Sohrabi has the most Big South tournament titles and holds the record across all athletics program’s overall mark with eight. Of the program’s 130 Big South wins since 1993, the most among conference schools all-time, 120 have come on Sohrabi’s watch.
In his 27 seasons on the sidelines, Sohrabi has guided 143 All-Big South performers, 13 players of the year, five freshmen of the year, 46 state team selections and 25 academic all-conference honorees.
Georgia Tech game sold out
Homecoming week just got a little better, as Virginia Tech Athletics announced Monday that the Virginia Tech football game against Georgia Tech on Oct. 26 is now sold out.
With now four of the Hokies’ home games sold out (Clemson, Georgia Tech, Marshall, Rutgers), limited inventory remains so fans are encouraged to act quickly by purchasing single-game tickets to guarantee their seat in Lane Stadium for the remaining contests (Boston College, Virginia), which are expected to sell out.
New Hokie text
Virginia Tech Athletics is thrilled to announce its partnership with Vozzi, a leading SMS service provider, to launch a brand-new text alerts program designed to bring Hokies fans closer to the action than ever before.
This exciting collaboration allows us to deliver personalized, timely and engaging content directly to our loyal supporters’ phones. With the introduction of Vozzi’s advanced text messaging platform, Tech Athletics can now offer fans a more tailored experience. Text message subscribers will receive customized messages, exclusive ticket offers, up-to-the-minute gameday information, and access to exciting giveaways, ensuring that they never miss a moment.
Key benefits for fans who opt-in:
Personalized Messages: Receive content that matches your interests, from insider team news to special announcements.
Exclusive Ticket Offers: Get access to ticket deals and promotions, ensuring you never miss a game.
Gameday Information: Stay informed with real-time updates on weather, parking, and event schedules.
Giveaways and Merch: Participate in exclusive contests and giveaways, be in the know for unique merchandise and more.
It’s encouraged that all fans opt-in to SMS and set their preferences to ensure they receive the most relevant updates. By personalizing your experience, fans can stay more connected and enjoy the benefits of being the first to know about special offers and news.
