Georgia Tech’s women’s basketball team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament, earning an at-large bid for the 2025 edition of March Madness. This marks the Yellow Jackets’ 12th appearance in program history and the third under head coach Nell Fortner.
The Jackets, boasting a 22-10 record (9-9 in ACC play), secured the No. 9 seed and will meet No. 8 seed Richmond on Friday, March 21, in Los Angeles. The Spiders, representing the Atlantic 10 Conference, hold an impressive 27-6 record, having clinched their regular-season conference title with a 17-1 run before falling in the A-10 semifinals.
A Season Full of Milestones
Georgia Tech’s path to the tournament has been anything but ordinary. The Jackets started the season on fire, racing to a 15-0 record — the best start in program history. No ACC team had opened a season this strong since the 2017-18 campaign.
Throughout the year, the Jackets battled 15 teams ranked in the NET top 50, collecting three wins over top-25 opponents and spending 11 weeks among the national top-25 rankings.
The ACC Tournament saw Tech push top-seeded NC State to the brink in the quarterfinals, a testament to their resilience and grit.
Star Power Driving the Jackets
Georgia Tech’s roster boasts standout talent that has earned recognition across the ACC.
- Kara Dunn led the way with 15.8 points per game, earning all-ACC first team honors.
- Tonie Morgan followed with 13.8 points per game, landing on the all-ACC second team.
- Dani Carnegie, a five-time ACC Rookie of the Week, averaged 13.1 points and claimed ACC Sixth Player of the Year and all-freshman team honors.
Graduate transfer Zoesha Smith anchored the boards, leading the team with 6.0 rebounds per game.
The Road Ahead
The Yellow Jackets are eyeing a deep tournament run — but the path won’t be easy. Richmond, their first-round opponent, put together an outstanding season. The Spiders finished 27-6, dominating their conference before a narrow semifinal exit in the A-10 Tournament.
Here’s a quick comparison of the teams heading into the matchup:
| Team | Record | Conference | Points Per Game | Key Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | 22-10 | ACC | 72.4 | Kara Dunn (15.8) |
| Richmond | 27-6 | A-10 | 74.2 | Grace Townsend (16.3) |
Tournament Overview
This year’s NCAA Women’s Tournament keeps the 68-team format, with First Four games happening March 19-20. First- and second-round games unfold March 21-24 at top-16 seed campuses.
Regional play will follow a two-site setup:
- Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama
- Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington
Both venues will host eight teams from March 28-31, culminating in regional finals. The winners advance to the Women’s Final Four, set for April 4 and 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The Jackets have their work cut out for them — but with their relentless spirit and standout roster, they could make some serious noise in this year’s Big Dance.
