BERKELEY, Calif.
The University of California, Berkeley women’s volleyball team dropped a 3-2 decision to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on November 13, 2026, in an Atlantic Coast Conference match held at home. The tightly contested match featured momentum swings and multiple lead changes before Georgia Tech prevailed in the decisive fifth set.
Georgia Tech won the sets by scores of 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 17-25, and 15-7. Freshman outside hitter Abby Zimmerman led California offensively with 26 kills, reaching a career-high and carrying much of the team’s attack as they pushed for a comeback.
The middle sets were evenly matched, including numerous ties and lead changes, with California winning the second and fourth sets to force a fifth set. However, Georgia Tech pulled away late in the final set, scoring nine consecutive points after a 5-5 tie to seal the victory.
With the loss, California’s overall record fell to 17-9 while their ACC record dropped to 7-8. The Golden Bears will aim to rebound in their next contest against Clemson on November 15, 2026.
CSB Take
Abby Zimmerman’s standout performance as a freshman with 26 kills highlights her potential as a cornerstone for the California Golden Bears volleyball program. Despite the narrow loss, the Bears demonstrated resilience and competitiveness throughout a high-stakes ACC matchup. As they approach the season’s closing stretch, strengthening their consistency in close matches will be vital to improving their conference standing and postseason prospects.
Source: Original report
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