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Clash at Cassell Coliseum: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Set to Face Virginia Tech Hokies

As the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum, fans can expect an intense matchup. The Yellow Jackets have shown a strong performance in their recent games, indicating that they are coming into this game with momentum.


Dec 9, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Tyzhaun Claude (12) dunks against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Yellow Jackets have demonstrated a solid offense and defense. They secured a win with 73 points against the Rainbow Warriors, showcasing their ability to maintain a lead throughout the game. Their scoring was balanced with 43 points in the first half and 30 in the second, while also dominating on rebounds with a total of 46.


Their next game saw them again scoring 73 points against UMass Minutemen but this time in a closer contest that highlighted some areas for improvement. Despite turning over the ball 21 times, they managed to keep up their shooting efficiency from inside the arc at nearly 59 percent.


The most recent match was an even tighter affair that went into overtime against Penn State Nittany Lions. The Yellow Jackets emerged victorious with an impressive score of 82 points. Their resilience was evident as they outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin and dished out an impressive number of assists (25), showing great teamwork and passing ability.


However, turnovers seem to be one area where Georgia Tech needs to tighten up; they averaged over double-digit turnovers across these games which could be exploited by Virginia Tech if not addressed.


Cassell Coliseum is known for its raucous home crowd which could pose challenges for any visiting team. However, if Georgia Tech continues its trend of strong rebounding and efficient two-point shooting while managing turnovers better, they stand a good chance of overcoming these hurdles.


Fans can catch all the action on January 27th at Cassell Coliseum or tune into ACC Network channel 612 for live coverage starting at 5 PM Eastern Time.

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