The Hokies (19-21, 7-7 ACC) lost to No. 13 North Carolina, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon as the Tar Heels completed the three-game sweep this weekend in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Tech's offense struggled and only managed to score a single run in the series finale after being shut out by North Carolina hurlers Danielle Spaulding and Lisa Norris in both ends of a doubleheader on Saturday.
The Tar Heels (41-7, 14-2) got on the board quickly by scoring two runs in the first inning. After a leadoff single and an error by Kristen Froehlich, Spaulding crushed the first pitch into the outfield for a double, scoring both runners.
Tech's lone run came when Jessica Everhart led off the seventh inning with a single and then came home after a double into the gap by Beth Walker.
However, Spaulding recovered and managed to strike out the side to secure the game.
Froehlich picked up her team-leading eight two-bagger of the season, as the freshman was one of only three Hokies to pick up a hit.
Kenzie Roark (L, 14-13) pitched the entire game, allowing two earned runs on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
During the three-game sweep, the Hokies totaled just six hits off of North Carolina pitchers. Jenna Rhodes went 0-for-3, bringing an end to her nine-game hitting streak.
It was the first time Tech has been swept in conference play since North Carolina State took all three in their 2005 meeting.
The Hokies hope to rebound this Tuesday when they play host to Longwood at Tech Softball Park. The first pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 5 p.m.
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