In a week of highs and lows Tech women’s basketball, the Y Jackets faced a tough challenge against No. 14 Notre Dame, followed by a gritty comeback win against Wake Forest. These back-to-back games showcased the resilience and potential of the team as they navigated the ups and downs of ACC competition. The game on Feb. 1 against Notre Dame at McCamish Pavilion was a tough … [Read more...] about Jackets hold off Wake Forest for clutch win
Tech trumps no.3 Tar Heels in historic win
Every statistic and objective evaluation of Tuesday’s matchup against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels indicated the Tar Heels would crush the Jackets under their heel. The No. 3-ranked Tar Heels lead the ACC with a 17-3 record and the conference’s best scoring offense at 83.1 points per game. They rank fourth in defensive efficiency and concede a mere 29.2% from … [Read more...] about Tech trumps no.3 Tar Heels in historic win
Stanford coach VanDerveer sets wins record
Tara VanDerveer, Stanford’s women’s basketball coach, beat Oregon State 65-56 on Jan. 21 to bring their season record to 17-1. VanDerveer not only beat the Beavers but also knocked off one of the most impressive records in sports. VanDerveer notched her 1,203rd victory, the most in collegiate basketball history, overtaking the imperious Coach Mike Krzyzewski. VanDerveer has … [Read more...] about Stanford coach VanDerveer sets wins record
Jackets clinch first dual season victory of the year
The 15th annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Kickoff Weekend brought Tech’s women’s tennis team to Charlottesville, Va., this past weekend. ITA Kickoff Weekend is a nationwide qualifier for the 60 best programs battling for a slot in the ITA National Team Indoor Championships on Feb. 9-12 in Seattle, Wash. The Jackets faced off against the No. 24 ranked Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Jackets clinch first dual season victory of the year
Chiefs, 49ers rematch set for Super Bowl LVIII
For four NFL teams, championship weekend has a way of upending expectations. It proved no different in 2023. In one of the AFC’s premier quarterback battles, the Baltimore Ravens, helmed by MVP front-runner Lamar Jackson, faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. After the Ravens offense stalled out on their opening drive, Kansas City drove down the field … [Read more...] about Chiefs, 49ers rematch set for Super Bowl LVIII