COLUMBIA, S.C. – No. 9 Georgia Tech volleyball cruised past South Carolina, 4-1, on the road in the Jackets’ final preseason contest on Sunday.
The Jackets took care of business early, outscoring the Gamecocks by 19 total points to sweep the first three sets and clinch the match. Tech claimed the first and second sets by 25-20 score lines, using four runs of three to hold the advantage in set one and putting together an 11-2 stretch to cruise to victory in set two. In a dominant third set, an early, six-point run powered the White and Gold ahead before a late, five-point stretch closed the door for a 25-16 triumph in set three. Following the decisive third set, South Carolina bounced back to win set four, 25-16. The Yellow Jackets responded in set five with a 5-1 stretch that set up a 15-10 victory, sealing the match on top, 4-1.
South Carolina Exhibition
August 21, 2022 (Tyler Rover)
Tech will open the regular season on the road at the Ole Miss Invitational by taking on host Ole Miss on Friday in Oxford, Miss. The Jackets will make their official return to O’Keefe Gymnasium hosting the GT Invitational, beginning with Dayton (Sept. 2).
Tickets
Season and single match tickets are now available. Secure your 2021 Georgia Tech volleyball tickets online HERE. To view your current account details, you may log into your personal ticket account HERE. If you need assistance, the Georgia Tech Ticket Office may provide more information at 888.Tech.TIX. The Georgia Tech Ticket Office is also open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seating is general admission. Season tickets include only competition days for Georgia Tech.
McCamish Pavilion
Single Match
Adult – $10
Youth (ages 3-18)/Senior (55+) – $5
Group (10+) – $5
O’Keefe Gymnasium
Season
Adult – $65.00
Youth (ages 3-18)/Senior (55+) – $35.00
Single Match
Adult – $7
Youth (ages 3-18)/Senior (55+) – $5
Group (10+) – $3
Alexander-Tharpe Fund
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