GT Volleyball sweeps Syracuse 3-0

Georgia Tech Volleyball secured a dominant 3-0 sweep over Syracuse in a thrilling match at O’Keefe Gymnasium. Freshman Alida Bennour led the way with a career-high seven aces, including the final two points of the set to clinch victory. Fellow freshman Magda Kobaidze nearly matched Bennour's accomplishment with 15 kills and two blocks, setting a career-high in kills.

Twelve other Jackets hit at least .300 with 10 or more attempts, contributing to the team's impressive performance. The Jackets took an early 4-2 lead in Set 1, expanding their advantage to 8-4 after a three-point run led by Bennour's first ace of the game. While Syracuse mounted a brief counterattack to tie the set, Tech rebounded with a four-point surge to take a 15-13 lead.

In Set 2, Bennour opened with three straight aces, bolstering Tech's lead to 6-3. Despite Syracuse's efforts, the Jackets extended their lead to 15-11, ultimately securing the set with a 25-19 win. In Set 3, Tech opened with a three-point run, establishing a 5-2 advantage. Magda Kobaidze added to the pressure with a block and kill, pushing the score to 15-8.

Tech continued to dominate, holding onto a 19-9 lead after another four-point run. Bennour's final two aces sealed the match, marking her career-high ace total for the season. With this victory, Georgia Tech improves to a 12-5 overall record and 4-2 in the ACC, while Syracuse remains at 10-8 overall. The team will next face Boston College at 1pm on Sunday.