Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Edge Out Duke Blue Devils in Men's Basketball at Hank McCamish Pavilion
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious with a 72-68 win over the Duke Blue Devils in a closely contested men's basketball game at Hank McCamish Pavilion. The home team, Georgia Tech, now holds an unblemished record while the visiting team, ranked seventh nationally, has added another loss to their tally.
The Yellow Jackets showcased remarkable accuracy from inside the arc with a two-point field goal percentage of 67 percent and an overall field goal percentage of 51 percent. Their prowess from the free-throw line was equally impressive as they converted 85 percent of their attempts. The home team also demonstrated strong defensive skills by accumulating eight blocks throughout the game.
On offense, Georgia Tech was facilitated by their ability to share the ball effectively, racking up 19 assists which contributed significantly to their scoring efforts. Despite committing more turnovers than Duke with a total of 12, they managed to maintain control of the game flow.
The Blue Devils were not without merit; they fought valiantly and kept fans on edge as they tied the score five times and changed leads just as often. They attempted more three-point shots than Georgia Tech but only connected on four out of sixteen attempts resulting in a three-point shooting percentage of 25 percent. Their effort on second-chance points was notable with seventeen points scored following offensive rebounds.
Duke’s defense managed eight steals and blocked five shots from Georgia Tech but ultimately fell short in rebounds where both teams grabbed thirty-three each. The visitors also committed fifteen personal fouls compared to twelve by Georgia Tech which may have impacted their rhythm during crucial moments.
As for individual performances from both sides, no player fouls or ejections were recorded indicating disciplined play under pressure by all athletes involved.
Looking ahead for fans of The Yellow Jackets, their next challenge will be against state rivals at Stegeman Coliseum against The Georgia Bulldogs on December 6th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. This encounter can be viewed nationally on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven ensuring that supporters won't miss any action from this anticipated matchup.