The Virginia Tech Hokies may have fallen short in the ACC Championship game, but head coach Pete D'Amour is making a powerful case for his team to host an NCAA Tournament regional in Blacksburg. After a hard-fought 2-1 loss to Florida State in the title game, the Hokies' resume speaks volumes—and D'Amour isn't shy about saying so.

"I mean, what else do we need to do? We beat the teams we were supposed to, the teams in front of us," D'Amour said. "The resume speaks for itself. We've been able to hang all year, and I think we proved it."

Virginia Tech enters the postseason with an impressive 46-10 record, marking their first ACC Championship appearance since 2012. Their run to the title game required a statement-making 5-0 upset of second-seeded Duke—a team projected by multiple outlets to host a regional itself. That win boosted the Hokies' RPI (rating percentage index) to 18th, with a strong 8-4 record against top-25 RPI teams and a 10-3 mark against squads ranked 26th to 50th.

The championship bout itself was a pitcher's duel, with the Hokies' lone run coming in the first inning on a hit-and-run play that turned into an error by Florida State. From there, Seminoles pitcher Jazzy Francik took control, striking out six and allowing just two walks. Despite the loss, Virginia Tech's overall body of work—including an 8th-place national ranking in total wins—has D'Amour confident they've earned the right to play at home when the NCAA Tournament begins next week.

While the Hokies' strength of schedule ranks 65th nationally, their ability to deliver against top-tier competition has been undeniable. For a team that's been battle-tested all season, hosting a regional would be the next logical step—and the perfect backdrop for some postseason magic in Blacksburg.