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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets' Baye Ndongo Dominates as Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prepare to Face Off at Capital One Arena

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Capital One Arena. Both teams have been putting in the work, and it's time to see who will come out on top. As we analyze the player statistics from their previous three games, one standout performer for the Yellow Jackets is Baye Ndongo.


Feb 14, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Carter Murphy (4) Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Logan Imes (2) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Ibrahima Sacko (23) attempt to gain possession in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Virginia Cavaliers, Ndongo showcased his skills on the court. He scored an impressive 21 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and even contributed with a block and a steal. His shooting was on point with a field goals percentage of 67 percent and free throws percentage of 83 percent. Ndongo played a crucial role in the game, spending a total of 32 minutes on the court.


Another player to watch out for is Kyle Sturdivant. In the same game against Virginia, Sturdivant displayed his versatility by scoring 8 points, dishing out 4 assists, and grabbing 3 rebounds. He also had a solid shooting performance with a three-point percentage of 40 percent.


Jan 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Julian Roper II (1) drives on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Tafara Gapare (5) in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Naithan George and Miles Kelly have also been consistent contributors for the Yellow Jackets. In their previous games, George averaged 8 points and 5 assists per game, while Kelly showcased his defensive skills with multiple steals and blocks.


Looking at the overall performance of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets over their last three games, they have shown great potential as a team. Their players have displayed strong shooting percentages from both two-point range and beyond the arc. They have also demonstrated good ball control with low turnover numbers.


Jan 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry (11) shoots against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Markus Burton has been leading their charge in recent games. He has been averaging an impressive 24 points per game along with 4 assists and 4 rebounds. Burton's shooting has been on point, with a field goals percentage of 50 percent and a three-point percentage of 40 percent.


Carey Booth and Julian Roper have also been key contributors for the Fighting Irish. Booth has been a force in the paint, grabbing rebounds and blocking shots, while Roper has shown his shooting prowess with a field goals percentage of 67 percent.


Both teams have talented players who can make a significant impact on the upcoming game. The Yellow Jackets will rely on Ndongo's dominant performance and Sturdivant's playmaking abilities to secure a victory. On the other hand, the Fighting Irish will look to Burton's scoring prowess and Booth's defensive presence to lead them to success.


The game is scheduled to take place on March 12th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network. It promises to be an intense battle between two skilled teams, and basketball enthusiasts won't want to miss it.

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