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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Set to Challenge Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion

As the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets prepare to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Yellow Jackets have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their recent games, which will undoubtedly influence their strategy at Purcell Pavilion.


Feb 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Deivon Smith (5) dribbles against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, Georgia Tech has displayed a strong offensive game with an average of 76 points. Their two-point shooting has been particularly effective, averaging 55 percent across these matches. However, turnovers have been a cause for concern; they recorded a high of 21 in one game alone. Despite this, they've managed to maintain a positive assist-to-turnover ratio overall.


Defensively, the team has shown consistency with an average of five blocks per game and managing to keep steals up as well. Rebounding is another area where Georgia Tech excels; they've outrebounded opponents significantly in each contest.


Feb 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Lance Terry (0) shoots past Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Ven-Allen Lubin (2) in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game's venue could play a pivotal role as the Yellow Jackets take on the Fighting Irish on their home court. Playing away can present challenges but also opportunities for teams to come together and perform under pressure.


Fans can expect Georgia Tech to leverage its strong inside scoring while working on ball security against Notre Dame's defense. The battle under the boards will also be crucial if they are going to limit second-chance points and control the pace of the game.


Feb 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Ven-Allen Lubin (2) shoots over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Miles Kelly (13) in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The action unfolds on February 15th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana – home turf for Notre Dame – promising an intense matchup between these two contenders. Fans won't want to miss this clash and can catch all the action live on ACC Network (channel 612) at midnight Eastern Time.

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