NORMAN, Okla. – Arizona State volleyball got back on track with a win over Georgia Tech in four sets (25-16, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21) in the last game of the OU Nike Invitational on Saturday afternoon.
The Sun Devils improved to 6-3 after taking down the Yellow Jackets (6-2). ASU finishes the OU Nike Invitational with two wins and a loss. Junior outside hitter Andrea Mitrovic and freshman middle blocker Kennedi Boyd earned all-tournament nods.
Notable Stats
Arizona State head coach Sanja Tomasevic
"It was nice to get the win after the tough loss last night. With all of the adversity that has been hitting our team, with injuries and sickness, it's nice to go home with two wins from the tournament."
Set One: Arizona State 25, Georgia Tech 16
The first set started close. The teams traded runs of two and three, keeping it close. A few kills from Kovensky sparked one of ASU's 3-0 runs to go up 7-3 early. The Yellow Jackets responded to tie it at 14-14, but a kill from Mitrovic gave the Sun Devils back the lead. With Kovensky at the service line, ASU scored seven unanswered points, which included two kills and a block from Mitrovic, to take a huge 22-15 lead. A block from Jaloba and Jeremic teamed up for a block to win the set, 25-16.
Set Two: Arizona State 25, Georgia Tech 22
Georgia Tech took control early, going on a 7-0 run to lead 8-4. The lead extended to six until Arizona State put together five in a row, highlighted by two blocks from Jaloba, to get within one at 11-10. Mitrovic had two aces as she served ASU to six-straight points to take the lead, 18-14. Georgia Tech got back within two with Arizona State at set point, but a well-placed tip from Jeremic sealed the 25-22 win.
Set Three: Georgia Tech 25, Arizona State 22
The Sun Devils played the third set close to start before the Yellow Jackets went on a 7-0 run, putting them up 16-8. An ace from Callie Jones capped off three-straight points for ASU, cutting into the 16-11 deficit. A 5-1 run got Arizona State within two, but Georgia Tech held on to its lead, winning 25-22.
Set Four: Arizona State 25, Georgia Tech 21
The two teams kept it close in the fourth. The Yellow Jackets had the early lead until Jeremic's kill put the Sun Devils up 6-5. After falling behind, ASU scored four-straight points, including two blocks, to regain its lead, making it 16-14. Georgia Tech went on a 4-1 run to take a one-point lead, but Arizona State responded with four in a row, capped off by an ace from Kovensky. A kill from Boyd sealed the 25-21 win, clinching the match.
Up Next:
Arizona State's final non-conference tournament will be next week in Las Vegas at the Rebel Challenge. ASU will play UNLV on September 19 and Kansas on September 20.
The Sun Devils improved to 6-3 after taking down the Yellow Jackets (6-2). ASU finishes the OU Nike Invitational with two wins and a loss. Junior outside hitter Andrea Mitrovic and freshman middle blocker Kennedi Boyd earned all-tournament nods.
SUN DEVILS WIN!
— Sun Devil Volleyball (@SunDevilVB) September 14, 2019
Arizona State finishes the tournament with 3-1 win over Georgia Tech! ?? pic.twitter.com/5BKghooKuG
Notable Stats
- Five Sun Devils notched seven or more kills in the win for a balanced attack. Mitrovic led the charge with 11 kills.
- ASU had 13.0 team blocks, tied for a season-high.
- Boyd had seven kills on a .545 clip, both of which are career highs for the freshman.
- Senior libero Courtney Leffel continued her stellar defense this season, earning double-digit digs for the 14th match in a row with 13 digs.
- Claire Kovensky led the team in digs with 14 to go along with her eight kills.
- Callie Jones and Nicole Peterson both had 11 assists, while Noa Miller added nine.
- Avital Jaloba led the team in blocks wirh five.
Arizona State head coach Sanja Tomasevic
"It was nice to get the win after the tough loss last night. With all of the adversity that has been hitting our team, with injuries and sickness, it's nice to go home with two wins from the tournament."
Set One: Arizona State 25, Georgia Tech 16
The first set started close. The teams traded runs of two and three, keeping it close. A few kills from Kovensky sparked one of ASU's 3-0 runs to go up 7-3 early. The Yellow Jackets responded to tie it at 14-14, but a kill from Mitrovic gave the Sun Devils back the lead. With Kovensky at the service line, ASU scored seven unanswered points, which included two kills and a block from Mitrovic, to take a huge 22-15 lead. A block from Jaloba and Jeremic teamed up for a block to win the set, 25-16.
Set Two: Arizona State 25, Georgia Tech 22
Georgia Tech took control early, going on a 7-0 run to lead 8-4. The lead extended to six until Arizona State put together five in a row, highlighted by two blocks from Jaloba, to get within one at 11-10. Mitrovic had two aces as she served ASU to six-straight points to take the lead, 18-14. Georgia Tech got back within two with Arizona State at set point, but a well-placed tip from Jeremic sealed the 25-22 win.
S2 | IMAN with the heavy swing!! ??
— Sun Devil Volleyball (@SunDevilVB) September 14, 2019
ASU is up 20-17! #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/ArmKz4Dc44
Set Three: Georgia Tech 25, Arizona State 22
The Sun Devils played the third set close to start before the Yellow Jackets went on a 7-0 run, putting them up 16-8. An ace from Callie Jones capped off three-straight points for ASU, cutting into the 16-11 deficit. A 5-1 run got Arizona State within two, but Georgia Tech held on to its lead, winning 25-22.
Set Four: Arizona State 25, Georgia Tech 21
The two teams kept it close in the fourth. The Yellow Jackets had the early lead until Jeremic's kill put the Sun Devils up 6-5. After falling behind, ASU scored four-straight points, including two blocks, to regain its lead, making it 16-14. Georgia Tech went on a 4-1 run to take a one-point lead, but Arizona State responded with four in a row, capped off by an ace from Kovensky. A kill from Boyd sealed the 25-21 win, clinching the match.
Up Next:
Arizona State's final non-conference tournament will be next week in Las Vegas at the Rebel Challenge. ASU will play UNLV on September 19 and Kansas on September 20.