Georgia Tech men's basketball team faced a tough game against Virginia Tech, trailing by double digits for most of the game. The Jackets struggled with their shooting, allowing multiple long runs by VT. Despite some moments of improvement, GT ultimately suffered a 91-67 loss, marking their worst ACC defeat this season. The Hokies dominated defensively, preventing GT from making a significant comeback.
Rutgers hit more field goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half (10) than it did in the entire first half (9).
No 4th quarter magic for the SU women today. Va Tech is so big, it was tough for the Orange to get anything inside. The Hokies shot it great from 3. And Amoore was really good. Final: Va Tech 75, SU 62 Syracuse is 17-3.
In the final 9:32 of today's game, Pitt shot 9/15 (60%) from the field and 5/10 (50%) from three. In the first 30:28, the Panthers shot 15/49 (30.6%) FG and 6/26 (23.1%) 3FG.
Georgia Tech falls 91-67 at Virginia Tech for their worst ACC loss this season margin wise. Ugly performance defensively for the Jackets all night.
Ndongo gets a bucket on the lob and GT trails by 15, 75-60 with 3:47 remaining. The Jackets gave up three long runs (10-0 twice and 11-0) in this game and that is why they are losing.
Cattoor hits another three after a GT miss and the Hokies are back up 16, 73-57 with 5:50 remaining. 9-0 run
Ndongo with a hoop to bring GT within 7, timeout Mike Young with 7:48 left, media timeout, Hokies lead 64-57. The Hokies have not hit a FG in almost five minutes.
Georgia Tech trails 62-48 with 11:48 remaining. The Jackets cannot get enough stops to eat into the lead.
Georgia Tech trails 54-39 thanks to a 5-6 start shooting this half. 15:55 left at the first media timeout.
Georgia Tech trails 44-28 at the half at VT. Carter Murphy helping out with six off the bench.
Another timeout as GT cannot get a stop on defense nor can they score against VT, GT trails 34-18 with 5:36 left in the half. The Hokies hit 5 of their last 6, GT shooting a woeful 26.9%
As I predicted, Amaree Abram will get some early burn. The staff is not happy with Miles Kelly who took a terrible first side three. Damon was visibly displeased. VT leads 27-14 after the Jackets gave up a second 10-0 run.
GT in a 2+ minute scoring funk, VT leads by 10, 20-10 with 10:41 remaining in the half.
GT gives up a 10-0 run and trails 12-5 to VT, timeout Stoudamire. GT getting manhandled inside.