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WNBA should watch Griner’s detention

Rohan Raman on November 6, 2022 in Sports

During the opening night of the 2022-23 NBA season on Oct. 18, the Golden State Warriors received their championship rings from last season — but...

Volleyball picks up wins at UNC, NC State

Lois Park on November 6, 2022 in Sports

The Jackets headed out on the road to face the North Carolina Tar Heels on Oct. 28 and the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Oct....

Men’s basketball returns to Thriller Dome

Matthew Kistner on November 6, 2022 in Sports

The men’s basketball squad enters a season that holds multiple question marks. Just two years removed from an ACC Championship, the Jackets look a lot...

Tech hires Alabama’s J Batt as new athletic director

Will Fuss on November 1, 2022 in Sports

Tech wrapped up its athletic director (AD) search in less than a month with the hiring of former University of Alabama Executive Deputy AD J...

Volleyball wins four straight entering road trip

Lois Park on November 1, 2022 in Sports

After a tough match against top-ranked Pittsburgh, the Jackets spent their weekends facing opponents home and away. For Pink Out night on Oct. 12, the...

Braves fall in NLDS after historic regular season

Anna Abernathy on November 1, 2022 in Sports

The Atlanta Braves were baseball’s hottest team in the second half of the regular season, but they made a quick exit in the postseason. After...

Golf rounds out fall season with top-two finish

Daniel Wood on November 1, 2022 in Sports

On Oct. 3, Tech traveled to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the Ben Hogan Collegiate. Colonial CC, host to the...

Jackets stumble under the lights, fall to UVA 16-9

Matthew Kistner on November 1, 2022 in Sports

For the first time in four years, Tech ran onto historic Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium with back-to-back wins. Winning an overtime thriller over...

Tech volleyball stumbles in McCamish match

Lois Park on October 17, 2022 in Sports

Tech’s volleyball team entered the weekend with two games scheduled on Friday and Sunday, respectively. They played against the Virginia Cavaliers on Oct. 7 and...

Jackets defeat Duke in an overtime thriller

Joe Henderson on October 17, 2022 in Sports

After defeating No. 24 Pitt, Brent Key and the entire Tech football program wanted to prove that the win was no fluke. The Jackets faced...

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer retires as player

Mihir Kandarpa on October 17, 2022 in Sports

On Sept. 23, Swiss great Roger Federer played the last professional tennis match of his historic career. For 24 years, Federer graced tennis courts, bringing...

MLB playoffs underway after busy regular season

Anna Abernathy on October 17, 2022 in Sports

The beginning of October signals the start of the Major League Baseball playoffs. October baseball is notorious for pushing teams to put on some of...

Súper Clásico brings soccer at its best to campus

Tyler Parker on October 10, 2022 in Sports

The pounding of drums echoes through Bobby Dodd as thousands of soccer fans dance, scream and sing at the top of their lungs. Everyone is...

Tech stings No. 24 Pitt in Key’s debut

Matthew Kistner on October 10, 2022 in Sports

Following one of the most eventful weeks in Tech Athletics’ history, the Jackets stormed into Pittsburgh with something to prove. As a 21.5 point underdog,...