Following a heartbreaking five set loss to u[sic]ga in the annual volleyball classic atMcCamish Pavilion, Tech volleyball had one week to prepare for matches against the No. 24 University of Miami and unranked Florida State — two teams coming off 2024 NCAA Tournament appearances. Needing a bounce back weekend, the Jackets split the matches, falling to the Hurricanes before sweeping the ’Noles.
On Friday night, Tech welcomed Miami to O’Keefe Gymnasium to kick off conference play. The Hurricanes’ sophomore starting middle blocker Logan Wiley made her return to Atlanta, having played for the Jackets in 2024. Head Coach Michelle Collier fielded an altered lineup, starting freshman outside hitter Anna Fiedorowicz over freshman outside hitter Anika Groom in an ongoing effort to pinpoint the Jackets’ best combination of players.