Technique · Feb 28, 2025
Jackets sweep Old Dominion in Opening Series
Sophomore first baseman Kent Schmidt slide into home plate. Schmidt leads the Jackets in hits and runs scored for the season so far, 12 and 10, respectively. // Photo by Tyler Parker, Student PublicationsFollowing a season where Tech tragically fell to u[sic]GA in the Athens Regional, fans were excited about what could be in store this season. Sophomore outfielder Drew Burress returned to school looking to better his outstanding freshman year, and associate head coach James Ramsey recruited a strong class both through the portal and from high school. The offseason anticipation culminated in opening day on Feb. 14 against the Old Dominion University Monarchs from the Sun Belt Conference.