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Can Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Outmaneuver Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center?

As the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets prepare to face off against the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 10th, is set to be a showcase of strategy and skill.


Feb 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Javon Franklin (4) dunks against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia Tech has shown a promising pattern in their past games. In their most recent match-up against the Rainbow Warriors, they secured a win with 73 points, demonstrating a solid two-point shooting percentage of 52 percent and an impressive rebounding effort with 46 total rebounds. Their ability to capitalize on fast breaks was evident with 15 fast break points.


However, consistency remains an area for improvement. The game against the Minutemen saw them also scoring 73 points but struggling with turnovers; they gave up possession 21 times which could have been disastrous had it not been for their high free throw percentage of 86 percent that night.


Feb 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Jalon Moore (14) grabs a rebound past Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The encounter with the Nittany Lions showcased Georgia Tech's resilience as they emerged victorious in overtime scoring 82 points. Their assists were notable at 25, indicating strong team cohesion and ball movement. Yet again though, turnovers were high at 17 for that game.


The venue might play a crucial role in this upcoming game as playing away from home always adds an extra layer of challenge. The Yellow Jackets will need to maintain focus on reducing turnovers while exploiting their strengths in rebounding and inside scoring.


Feb 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Lance Terry (0) shoots over Louisville Cardinals forward JJ Traynor (12) in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on February 10th at KFC Yum! Center or tune into ACC Network channel number 612 to watch what promises to be an exciting contest between these two teams.

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