THE FLATS — No. 10 Georgia Tech volleyball (9-1) cruised by San Diego (4-6) for its sixth sweep of the season (28-26, 25-21, 25-15) on Sunday afternoon in O’Keefe Gymnasium. After pulling out the first set in extra points and trailing early in the second set, the Yellow Jackets erupted to clinch set two and close out the match with nine straight points in set three.
The White and Gold secured the match with stronger offensive efficiency, owning advantages in kills (47-34), hitting percentage (.287-.114) and assists (40-31).
Graduate middle blocker Afedo Manyang made the most of her attack opportunities as she continued to produce at a high rate, tallying eight kills at a team-best .700 clip. Freshman right-side hitter Larissa Mendes posted a squad high 12 kills on the offensive end, and senior setter Bella D’Amico primarily orchestrated the attack with 25 assists.
Senior libero Paola Pimentel posted the top defensive mark with 15 digs, and sophomore middle blocker Liv Mogridge led the team with three blocks (one solo, two assisted). Mogridge also totaled eight kills while junior outside hitter Bianca Bertolino came away with a well-rounded performance of her own by way of seven kills, 10 digs and a pair of blocks (one solo, one assisted). Junior outside hitter Leia Harper made an impact in her first career start as well, sparking the attack with seven kills.
No. 10 Georgia Tech vs. San Diego
September 17, 2023 (Zach Zunt)
How it Happened
Georgia Tech created initial separation in set one with a pair of four-point runs to move ahead initially, 12-8, and further the gap, 18-11. San Diego would climb back within a point to trail 19-18, keeping close to force extra points. The Yellow Jackets reached four set-point opportunities, ultimately clinching the first set on the fourth chance, 28-26, thanks to a Bertolino block.
The Toreros sped out to a 16-11 advantage in set two, but the White and Gold drew back within one using a four-point burst. For the remainder of the match, the Tech would take two points for every one earned by San Diego, closing out the second set on a 10-5 run for a 25-21 set triumph.
The visitors hung in early in set three, answering each three-point stretch by the Jackets by pulling back within one. As such, the White and Gold’s initial 8-4 and 12-8 advantages were withered down as the two sides were separated by a point at a 16-15 Georgia Tech lead. From there, the Yellow Jackets unleashed nine consecutive points to clinch the set by double digits, 25-15, and the match sweep.
Up Next
Georgia Tech will open conference play on the road, traveling to Clemson (9-3) on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. contest in Clemson, S.C. The match will be broadcast on ACC Network.
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🏆 Georgia Tech Classic
🆚 San Diego
⏰ 1⃣ p.m.
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🏟️ O'Keefe Gymnasium
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📊 https://t.co/OL8Yc3xsPu#StingEm x #PointTech pic.twitter.com/rAl8dxXNZe— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Serving up 🆚 San Diego
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📊 https://t.co/OL8Yc3y0F2#StingEm x #PointTech pic.twitter.com/ePmQ2C7Gjj— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
San Digego 🙇♀️
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💻 https://t.co/957oRUjBLs pic.twitter.com/DDbDemLjyn— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Lari locked and loaded 😮💨
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💻 https://t.co/957oRUjBLs pic.twitter.com/R6FbzaIDvr— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
On a 🏃♀️💨
✔️ 𝟲 straight
✔️ 𝟰 straight
✔️ 𝟳 point lead pic.twitter.com/QYP8YD2pnc— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 hype after that one 🤩#StingEm x #PointTech pic.twitter.com/mDi2Fe3foc
— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
D-Block on game 😤
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💻 https://t.co/957oRUjBLs pic.twitter.com/HBqMLZS2WU— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Love that, Leia 😍
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Big Liv Energy ⚡️
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💻 https://t.co/957oRUjBLs pic.twitter.com/p66OblZ5RV— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Don't call it a comeback 😏#StingEm x #PointTech pic.twitter.com/35xsxu6x32
— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
BIG BLOCK 😤#NCAAWVB x 🎥 ACCN / @GTVolleyball pic.twitter.com/LsGVb5bV7b
— NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Harper Hammer 🔨
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Money Manyang 🤑
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💻 https://t.co/957oRUk9B0 pic.twitter.com/cIJDflTYm0— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Ok, but 𝟵 straight points to clinch the sweep is actually crazy 🥵 pic.twitter.com/CMihHUzROZ
— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Sweep ya around, San Diego 👋#StingEm x #PointTech pic.twitter.com/4jox1YwlGK
— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Lari locked it up 🧹
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💻 https://t.co/957oRUjBLs pic.twitter.com/ZKVnAHfuTV— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Point Tech🐝#NCAAWVB x 🎥 ACCN / @GTVolleyball pic.twitter.com/nBvN5iJKNI
— NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) September 17, 2023
Coasted 🤙#StingEm x #PointTech pic.twitter.com/0SZ5PT0C2g
— Georgia Tech Volleyball (@GTVolleyball) September 17, 2023
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