Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Dominate at Hank McCamish Pavilion Against Alabama A&M Bulldogs
In a display of home-court advantage, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs with a final score of 70-49. The Yellow Jackets now stand with an improved record, while the Bulldogs adjust to their latest outcome. The game unfolded at Atlanta's Hank McCamish Pavilion, where 3,919 spectators witnessed the contest.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets showcased a robust offensive and defensive performance against the visiting team. Dominating in points in paint with 32 and fast break points totaling 23, they set an aggressive pace that the Bulldogs struggled to match. The home team's shooting was particularly effective from inside the arc where they hit 57 percent of their two-point attempts.
Defensively, Georgia Tech was just as impressive. They outrebounded their opponents significantly with a total rebound count of 55 compared to the Bulldog's 28. This included an overwhelming number of defensive rebounds by Georgia Tech at 32 which limited second-chance opportunities for Alabama A&M.
The assist-to-turnover ratio for Georgia Tech stood at a solid 0.79 thanks to their distribution of fifteen assists throughout the game; this teamwork helped them maintain control despite committing twenty turnovers themselves.
On the other side, Alabama A&M had difficulty finding their rhythm offensively but managed to convert on free throws with an accuracy rate of seventy-five percent from the line. Their defense forced turnovers and recorded twelve steals which contributed to seventeen points off turnovers.
Despite these efforts by Alabama A&M, it was clear that Georgia Tech controlled much of this matchup from start to finish. Their three-point shooting added another dimension as they made eight shots beyond the arc out of twenty-eight attempts for a twenty-nine percent completion rate.
As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Georgia Tech will face Penn State Nittany Lions at Madison Square Garden in New York on December sixteen at five o'clock PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game promises more action and will be broadcast nationally on BTN channel six hundred ten for those who wish to follow along from afar.