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Georgia Tech Edges Out Wake Forest in Nail-Biting Finish at Coliseum

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious with a narrow 70-69 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Yellow Jackets now hold a record of 1-0, while the Demon Deacons fall to 0-1. The game was tightly contested, with both teams displaying competitive spirit and skill on the court.


Feb 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Kyle Sturdivant (1) dribbles against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The Yellow Jackets started strong, putting up an impressive 40 points in the first half compared to Wake Forest's 26. However, the second half saw a determined comeback from the Demon Deacons who scored 43 points against Georgia Tech's additional 30. Despite this surge from Wake Forest, Georgia Tech managed to maintain their lead and secure victory by just one point.


Georgia Tech's offense was efficient throughout the game, shooting an overall field goal percentage of 54 percent. Their accuracy from beyond the arc was notable as they made ten three-pointers at a remarkable rate of 48 percent. Inside scoring also contributed significantly to their success with 22 points coming from within the paint.


Defensively, Georgia Tech managed to block three shots and came away with four steals during critical moments of play. They were disciplined as well, committing only sixteen personal fouls throughout the entire matchup.


On individual performances for Georgia Tech, every player contributed valuably but it was their collective effort that stood out most prominently; twelve assists were distributed amongst teammates indicating effective ball movement and teamwork on offense.


Wake Forest put up a valiant fight despite falling short by one point in this conference game. They excelled particularly in scoring within paint where they accumulated an impressive total of thirty-eight points. Their free throw accuracy was also commendable at eighty-five percent which kept them within striking distance until the final buzzer sounded.


The Demon Deacons' defense forced sixteen turnovers from Georgia Tech but it wasn't enough to overcome their opponents' sharpshooting night. With eight steals and three blocks matching those of Georgia Tech’s defensive efforts showed resilience even though they ultimately couldn't clinch victory.


Looking ahead for fans of The Yellow Jackets: The team is scheduled to face off against Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on March 9th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on ACC Network for supporters eager to follow along as The Yellow Jackets take on another challenge in their season journey.

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