Georgia Tech Outlasts Clemson in Double Overtime at Littlejohn Coliseum
In a game that tested the endurance and skill of both teams, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious over the Clemson Tigers with a final score of 93-90. The Yellow Jackets now stand with an improved record of 1-0, while the Tigers fall to 0-1. The intense match saw both teams push through two overtime periods before Georgia Tech clinched their win.
The Yellow Jackets displayed remarkable resilience and tenacity throughout the game at Littlejohn Coliseum. Their scoring was consistent, putting up 30 points in the first half and increasing their output to 41 in the second. When pushed into overtime, they maintained their composure, adding another 22 points across two periods to seal their triumph.
Georgia Tech's offensive efforts were bolstered by an impressive shooting performance from beyond the arc, where they converted 43 percent of their attempts into points. Their field goal percentage stood strong at 50 percent overall. From within the paint, they added a substantial 26 points to their tally.
Defensively, Georgia Tech managed to block four shots while also taking away possession five times through steals. They fought hard on both ends of the court as evidenced by collecting a total of 33 rebounds—22 defensive and eight offensive—despite being outrebounded by Clemson who grabbed a total of 46 rebounds.
The team's discipline was evident as they committed only one team turnover during playtime which spanned over four hours. However, personal fouls were an area where both teams had significant numbers; Georgia Tech racked up a notable count of personal fouls at twenty-two for this encounter.
A key aspect for Georgia Tech was capitalizing on turnovers; they scored ten points off turnovers thanks to diligent defensive pressure causing twelve turnovers by Clemson players. Additionally, second-chance opportunities yielded twelve crucial points for Georgia Tech.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory on enemy territory, fans can anticipate seeing more from Georgia Tech when they host Virginia Cavaliers at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on January 20th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming event will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve for those who wish to follow along from home or elsewhere.