Winthrop visits Virginia Tech on Wednesday for its final regular-season nonconference game, looking to halt a four-game losing streak. The matchup also marks the program’s 1,000th game. The Eagles then have two Big South games remaining before closing the regular season at home against Gardner-Webb.

By the Numbers
  • Winthrop: 5-7-1 overall, 2-2 in Big South play.
  • Virginia Tech: 7-5-1 overall; the Hokies lead the series 6-2 and have won four straight.
  • Kickoff: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. ET in Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Juma Baden and Jorge Perez lead Winthrop with 8 goals apiece.
Yes, But

Winthrop’s recent skid follows a strong stretch that included a 4-0 conference win over Presbyterian, with Perez scoring a hat trick. The Eagles have also shown attacking potential this season, but Virginia Tech has controlled the recent series—including a 2-0 win in 2025.

State of Play
  • The Eagles are coming off a 4-2 loss to Longwood.
  • Wednesday’s game is a milestone: the 1,000th in program history.
  • Winthrop’s final home game is against Gardner-Webb on Senior Day.
What's Next

After Virginia Tech, Winthrop returns to Big South play for two remaining league games, then hosts Gardner-Webb in its regular-season finale.

Bottom Line

Winthrop faces a tough road test at a time when results have turned against it; ending the skid would provide a timely lift heading into the final stretch of conference play.