Virginia swept at Georgia Tech to split ACC opening weekend

Virginia lost 3–0 at Georgia Tech on Sunday, September 27, finishing the opening weekend of ACC volleyball play with one win and one loss.

The Yellow Jackets won 25–19, 25–19, 25–16. Virginia had beaten Clemson in five sets on Friday but could not carry that result into Sunday’s match.

Reagan Ennist and Emily Fowler led the Cavaliers with six kills each. Fowler also recorded five total blocks, while Georgia Tech’s Alida Bennour finished with 21 kills.

Virginia led the second set 16–13 before Georgia Tech regained control. In the third, the teams were tied at 13 before the Yellow Jackets won five consecutive points to create separation.

Virginia fell to 5–6 overall and 1–1 in the ACC. Georgia Tech improved to 10–3 and 2–0.

Source: Official game report and statistics.

Prepared with AI assistance by NSMT Newsroom from the linked official source. This article does not represent on-site reporting.