Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach Nell Fortner met with media on Monday in McCamish Pavilion following a week of preseason practice. The Yellow Jackets are coming off a successful 2020-21 season, culminating in a NCAA Tournament run to the Sweet 16. Tech finished the season at 17-9 overall and 12-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
The Yellow Jackets return 10 letterwinners, including its starting five lineup, from the 2020-21 season. Tech returns its top three leading scorers who averaged in double-figures last season in Lotta-Maj Lahtinen (15.0 points per game), Kierra Fletcher (13.0 ppg) and Lorela Cubaj (12.5 ppg). Cubaj averaged a double-double last season, leading the ACC in rebounding with an 11.5 rebounds per game average.
Georgia Tech’s schedule is highlighted by a visit from UConn on Thursday, Dec. 9, and nine home matchups against Atlantic Coast Conference teams. Season tickets for the 2021-22 women’s basketball season are on sale now. Season ticket packages are just $65, offering fans the best ticket value and a reserved seat for all Georgia Tech women’s basketball home games. Season tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased online at www.ramblinwreck.com/tickets, by calling 1-888-TECHTIX, or in person at the Georgia Tech Ticket Office. Fans can also sign up at https://ramblinwreck.com/ticket-form/ to receive information on special offers and presale opportunities.