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The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech softball Kennedy Cowden pre-NCAA Tournament interview (5.18.22) — May 18, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech softball Kennedy Cowden pre-NCAA Tournament interview (5.18.22)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech softball player Kennedy Cowden for an exclusive interview May 18. Topics with the senior outfielder from Tennessee included helping to lead the Yellow Jackets to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2012, being named to the All-ACC Tournament after hitting two home runs over two games against N.C. State and Duke, transferring into the Georgia Tech program after spending her freshman season at the University of Kentucky and the team preparing to face Wisconsin in the Gainesville Regional May 20.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State men’s basketball Corey Allen pre-NCAA Tournament presser (3.16.22) — March 16, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State men’s basketball Corey Allen pre-NCAA Tournament presser (3.16.22)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State men’s basketball player Corey Allen March 11 following the team winning the Sun Belt Tournament to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Topics with the senior guard included the Panthers’ making the NCAAs, reasons for the mid-season turnaround resulting in a current 10-game winning streak, Allen finding his shooting stroke during the conference tournament, his fellow seniors Kane Williams, Justin Roberts and Eliel Nsoseme and where the program lies in the landscape of college basketball within the state.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State men’s basketball Collin Moore pre-NCAA Tournament interview (3.11.22) — March 11, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State men’s basketball Collin Moore pre-NCAA Tournament interview (3.11.22)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State men’s basketball player Collin Moore for an exclusive interview March 10. Topics with the sophomore guard included the Panthers winning the Sun Belt Tournament and earning an automatic bid in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, Moore finding his role as a valuable reserve off the bench for the team and receiving mentorship from upperclassmen teammates.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Michelle Collier pre-Louisville NCAA Tournament interview (12.10.21) — December 10, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Michelle Collier pre-Louisville NCAA Tournament interview (12.10.21)

Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier (Photo credit: Danny Karnik / Georgia Tech Athletics)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier for an exclusive interview Dec. 10. The Yellow Jackets won its round-of-16 contest against Ohio State 3-0 in the NCAA Tournament Dec. 9, putting them in the Regional Final/Elite Eight for the first time since 2003. Topics with Collier included the victory over the Buckeyes, advancing to the Elite Eight, being one of four female head coaches in the Louisville Regional and what it means for the sport and Georgia Tech preparing to face undefeated and fellow ACC foe Louisville for a spot in the Final Four Dec. 11.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Michelle Collier pre-Ohio State NCAA Tournament interview (12.6.21) — December 6, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Michelle Collier pre-Ohio State NCAA Tournament interview (12.6.21)

Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier
Photo credit: Georgia Tech Athletics

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier for an exclusive interview Dec. 6. The Yellow Jackets won their second round NCAA Tournament match Dec. 4 at home over Western Kentucky 3-0. Topics included the victory over the Hilltoppers, the offensive play of setter Matti McKissock, outside hitter Julia Bergmann being named ACC Player of the Year, the defensive contributions of middles Erin Moss and Breland Morrissette, Collier’s post-match celebration with assistant coach Claudio Pinheiro and preparing to face Ohio State in the NCAA Regional semifinals hosted in Louisville, Kentucky Dec. 9.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Mariana Brambilla pre-The Citadel NCAA Tournament interview (12.2.21) — December 2, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Mariana Brambilla pre-The Citadel NCAA Tournament interview (12.2.21)

Georgia Tech volleyball player Mariana Brambilla dives for dig during contest
Photo credit: Georgia Tech Athletics/Danny KarniK

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball player Mariana Brambilla for an exclusive interview Dec. 1. The senior rightside hitter was named to the All-ACC First Team for the third-consecutive season Nov. 29. Topics with Brambilla included her selection to the All-ACC team, the Yellow Jackets earning a bid in the NCAA Tournament for the second-consecutive season, the growth of the program during her time in Atlanta, receiving support from the Georgia Tech community and the team preparing to host The Citadel in the first round of the NCAAs Dec. 2.