Tech Volleyball Stumbles Against SMU and Pitt

Sophomore right-side hitter Larissa Mendes prepares to return the serve. Mendes led the Jackets in their match against SMU with 11 kills. // Photo by Joe HendersonIn a highly anticipated weekend of ACC volleyball, the Jackets entered on an eight-match winning streak only to suffer consecutive defeats against No. 23 SMU on Friday and the nation’s top-ranked team, No. 1 Pitt, on Sunday. Both matches were played at the O’Keefe Gymnasium in front of a sold-out home crowd, which continued a sold-out streak that now stands at 35 matches. However, despite the overwhelming support from the stands, the Jackets fell in straight sets to both opponents and ended a 13-set home win streak dating back to the previous season.

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