Georgia Tech's remarkable journey in the women's basketball arena has been nothing short of spectacular. With a 9-0 start to the season, the Yellow Jackets have now made their mark in the national rankings, coming in at No. 25. Their recent victory over Mercer, a convincing 78-42 win, showcased the team's prowess. Five Jackets ended the game in double-figures, with Kara Dunn leading the way with 14 points. Zoe Smith and Dani Carnegie came close to double-doubles, each with nine rebounds. Carnegie continues to shine offensively, averaging 13.9 points per game, while Dunn adds 13.4 points on average. Notably, Carnegie leads all freshmen in scoring in the ACC with her 13.9 points.

Louisiana Monroe's Struggle and Key Players

Louisiana Monroe enters this midweek matchup aiming to end a four-game losing streak. They started the season with a 3-0 record but have since faced challenges. The Warhawks are led by Jakayla Johnson and Meloney Thames, who contribute 15.3 and 13.3 points per game respectively. Sakyia White and Laila Walker are the rebounding leaders for ULM, pulling down over 7.0 rebounds per game.

First Meeting on the Hardwood

This will be the first time Georgia Tech and ULM face off on the basketball court. It's a significant moment for both teams as they look to make their mark. The Yellow Jackets will be looking to build on their recent success and continue their upward trajectory. Louisiana Monroe will be hoping to turn their season around with a win against a strong opponent.

ACC Pick 3 Ticket Package

For those looking to support women's basketball, the ACC Pick 3 ticket package is a great option. For just $24, you can pick three premier ACC women's basketball home games. Single-game tickets for the season are also on sale, starting at $10 for general admission and $12 for reserved seating. Youth pricing begins at $8 per game and is available on the day of the game. Group ticket packages are available for 10 or more tickets at $5 per ticket. For more information, contact the Georgia Tech Athletic Association ticket office at tickets@athletics.gatech.edu. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting RamblinWreck.com or calling the Georgia Tech ticket office at 1-888-TECH-TIX.

Georgia Tech Women's Basketball's 50 Years of History

This season, Georgia Tech is celebrating 50 years of women's basketball on The Flats. Under the guidance of coach Jim Culpepper, the team competed in the Georgia Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (GAIAW) in 1974-75 and later joined the ACC in 1979-80. Over the past 50 years, there have been many highlights, including 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, two Sweet 16 showings in 2012 and 2021, and nine WNBA draft picks, including first-round picks Alex Montgomery and Sasha Goodlett. In their first postseason berth, Georgia Tech won the 1992 National Women's Invitational Tournament. Currently in their sixth season under head coach Nell Fortner, the Yellow Jackets have reached the postseason three times in the last five years.

Full Steam Ahead Initiative

The Full Steam Ahead initiative is a $500 million fundraising effort aimed at helping Georgia Tech athletics compete for championships at the highest level. The funds will be used to renovate important facilities such as Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball), and O'Keefe Gymnasium (the home of Yellow Jackets volleyball). This initiative will also support additional projects and initiatives to further enhance Georgia Tech athletics through comprehensive operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead to learn more and contribute online.For the latest information on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, follow us on X (@GTWBB), Instagram (GTWBB), Facebook (Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball) or visit us at www.ramblinwreck.com.