In an electrifying conclusion to their regular season, the Tech men’s basketball team experienced the highs of a last-second victory against Wake Forest, followed by a challenging defeat at the hands of Virginia in the final game of its regular season. On March 5 at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Tech came out victorious in a 70-69 victory over Wake Forest, … [Read more...] about Jackets crumble against Cavaliers in season finale
Alice Coachman lifted our nation to new heights
With the Summer Olympic Games rapidly approaching this summer, the best of the United States’ track and field athletes will take their marks at Stade de France in hopes of supplementing the 335 gold medals won across all track and field events. That legacy of dominance is inextricably linked with the African American identity. Pioneers like Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis and Allyson … [Read more...] about Alice Coachman lifted our nation to new heights
Could Tech play a large role in women’s golf?
Ten years ago, most golf fans would have been hard-pressed to name five female golfers. The lack of awareness was entirely due to the limited opportunities to even watch women’s golf. Media deals were small and were often overpowered by higher-budget golf, so channels would air the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) during inopportune times and on playback. … [Read more...] about Could Tech play a large role in women’s golf?
Jackets beat Panthers in first round, falls to Duke
After a solid season, the No. 10 Jackets faced off against the No. 15 University of Pittsburgh Panthers in the first round of the Atlantic Coastal Conference (ACC) women’s basketball tournament. Neither team held a clear advantage, but Tech had a great chance to avoid the first-round defeat. The first quarter opened with a clean jumper from junior forward Kayla Blackshear, … [Read more...] about Jackets beat Panthers in first round, falls to Duke
Jackets pull away from Penguins, bitten by Huskies
Coming off hard-fought losses to Georgia, Tech looked to bounce back in games against Northeastern and Youngstown State. Unfortunately, the Jackets fell to the Huskies 7-0 while only mustering five hits. Tech bounced back from their loss against Northeastern, and would take down Youngstown State in four straight games and rack up more than 15 runs in all four of those games. … [Read more...] about Jackets pull away from Penguins, bitten by Huskies