Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Overcome California Golden Bears in Overtime

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the California Golden Bears delivered an intense matchup that extended into overtime, culminating in a 90-88 victory for the Yellow Jackets. This win improves their season record, while the Golden Bears face a setback. The game, held at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, saw both teams fiercely competing until the final buzzer, with 14 ties and 13 lead changes throughout.

Key Performances on Court

Naithan George and Baye Ndongo stood out for Georgia Tech with remarkable performances. George contributed significantly with 26 points, eight assists, and three rebounds. His shooting accuracy from beyond the arc was impressive at 62 percent. Ndongo matched George's point tally while dominating the boards with 13 rebounds and adding one block to his stat line. His field goal percentage was outstanding at 79 percent.

Duncan Powell also made notable contributions for Georgia Tech with 19 points and six rebounds. Powell's shooting was efficient across the board – he hit an impressive 75 percent of his three-point attempts.

On the opposing side, California Golden Bears showcased resilience throughout the game. Their effort was highlighted by a balanced attack that saw them keeping pace with Georgia Tech's scoring through both halves and into overtime.

Tactical Moves & Game Dynamics

The game dynamics were characterized by strategic plays from both teams. The Yellow Jackets capitalized on turnovers, scoring 23 points off turnovers compared to the Golden Bears' 16 points in similar situations. Additionally, Georgia Tech showed strength inside by scoring 40 points in paint versus California's contribution of similar nature.

Defensively, both teams were almost evenly matched; however, Georgia Tech managed to edge out slightly better performance metrics which contributed to their narrow victory margin.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season, they can mark their calendars for when Georgia Tech will face Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum on February 22nd at 2:00 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises more excitement and will be broadcasted on ACC Network for fans not able to make it to Chestnut Hill.

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