Georgia Tech entered the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the second overall national seed, a milestone that marks the highest postseason ranking ever achieved by the Yellow Jackets program.
A Historic Seed
The Yellow Jackets are set to open their regional against the UIC Flames, champions of the Missouri Valley Conference, in a matchup that pits two of the nation’s most talked‑about teams against each other.
This regional marks the thirteenth time Georgia Tech has served as host, a role they last held in 2019, and the atmosphere is charged with anticipation.
What makes the occasion even more compelling is the Jackets’ recent run of dominance. They swept both the ACC regular‑season and tournament titles, becoming the first conference team in thirteen years to achieve that double sweep.
The momentum from those victories has translated into a palpable excitement on campus, with fans and alumni eager to see how far the team can go in the super‑regional race.
If the Jackets can advance past this round, it would be their first super‑regional appearance since 2006, a feat that would cement their resurgence under the current coaching staff.