Greensboro, NC – No. 9 Georgia Tech volleyball was selected to finish third in the preseason All-ACC team polls in the 2022 ACC preseason coaches poll. Julia Bergman, Bianca Bertolino And Erin MossThe league office announced Tuesday.
The announcement marks the third straight year the Jackets have finished third in the conference, with multiple preseason All-ACC selections. A season ago, both preseason All-ACC selections were Bergman and a current pro. Mariana Brambilla He went on to be named unanimous first-team All-ACC and was a former ACC Player of the Year. All three Georgia Tech preseason All-ACC selections graduated with All-ACC honors in 2020 as well after the regular season – Brambilla (unanimous first team), Bergman (unanimous first team). Matt McKissock (second group).
Bergman entered the year 2021 with one of the most decorated individual seasons in Yellow Jacket history, as well as a summer with the Brazilian national team. Brazil finished second in the Volleyball Nations League, forcing her to claim silver, competing among the world’s best in five different categories. On the Flats, Bergman earned honors as an AVCA First Team All-American, AVCA East Coast Region Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and unanimous First Team All-ACC at a historic pace. . The Brazilian was the driving force behind Tech’s famed attack, leading the ACC in both points and kills as she was a one-time Player of the Week and a five-time ACC Player of the Week.
Bertolino heads into 2021 after being named to the league’s best freshman season on The Flats by the ACC All-Freshman Team. Moss, meanwhile, was one of the nation’s most efficient hitters a season ago, ranking third in the ACC in hitting percentage at a .381 clip. That mark ranks among the best in Yellow Jacket history, seventh in the 100 percent percentage in a season.
The White and Gold finished the historic 2021 season at 26-6 overall and 14-4 in ACC play after advancing to the Elite Eight for the second time in program history. The Jackets made their first NCAA Tournament appearance since advancing to the Big Dance for five consecutive seasons from 2000-04.
Tech opens the regular season on the road at the Ole Miss Invitational, taking on host Ole Miss in Oxford on Friday at 5 p.m. (September 2)
Tickets
Season and single match tickets are now available. Reserve your 2021 Georgia Tech volleyball tickets online here. To view your current account details, you can log into your personal ticket account here. If you need assistance, the Georgia Tech Ticket Office can provide additional information at 888.Tech.TIX. The Georgia Tech Ticket Office is open Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm. Seating is general admission. Tickets for Georgia Tech include game days only.
McCamish Pavilion
Single match
Adult – 10 dollars
Youth (ages 3-18)/Senior (55+) – $5
Group (10+) – $5
O’Keeffe Gymnasium
Season
Adult – $65.00
Youth (ages 3-18) / Senior (55+) – $35.00
Single match
Adult – $7
Youth (ages 3-18)/Senior (55+) – $5
Group (10+) – $3
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