Virginia Tech Hokies softball continued its strong early-season run Saturday at the Hokie Invite, using a combination of steady pitching and timely hitting to remain among the nation’s hottest teams.

The Roanoke College softball team showed flashes of offensive firepower and resilience Wednesday afternoon but ultimately dropped both ends of a non-conference doubleheader to the visiting York College of Pennsylvania Spartans at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.

Virginia Wesleyan defeated Texas Lutheran in the third and deciding game 9-1 to win the national softball championship for Division III.