BLACKSBURG, Va., March 30 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Lyla Blackwell will long remember the roar of the capacity crowd, erupting in cheers as the play she made a diving catch in left field began one of the greatest plays in Virginia Tech softball history.
The play was such a stellar effort it was ESPN's top play for March 30, 2025. While several sports were in season and going strong, including March Madness, the NBA, pro football's spring league and collegiate baseball and lacrosse, Blackwell's dive and the resulting 7-4-3 triple put-out was selected as the best play in the country, a highlight list that even included a terrific catch by Hokie baseball player Sam Tackett. Blac...