As the voices of their universities’ women’s basketball programs, Evan Hughes and Jake Lyman have achieved great success in the field of sports media. Both men credit their strong relationship to the culture of Virginia Tech’s sports program, which they describe as a family.
Hughes, who now calls games for the Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball team, attributes his success to the program that helped him reach his goals. Meanwhile, Lyman, who is the voice of Vanderbilt’s Women’s Basketball Team, describes it as a dream come true to be a play-by-play broadcaster.
Head of the department at Virginia Tech, Bill Roth, is proud to see his former students achieving success in their careers. As they prepare for some of the biggest games in college basketball, both Hughes and Lyman are focused on enjoying the moment and soaking it all in. For Hughes, taking a moment to appreciate the experience is crucial after learning during the Final Four tournament that not getting caught up in broadcast itself can make all the difference.
Looking ahead to March Madness, Vanderbilt must win their play-in game against Columbia for a chance to face Virginia Tech in the Sweet Sixteen. Both men are excited about this prospect and ready to support their respective schools on court. Their success is a testament to Virginia Tech’s dedication to preparing students for careers in sports media.
