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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Outpaced by Virginia Cavaliers in a High-Scoring Showdown

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets faced off against the Virginia Cavaliers in a challenging matchup at Hank McCamish Pavilion. The game concluded with the Cavaliers securing a decisive 94-68 victory, bringing their record to 14-0, while the Yellow Jackets fell to 0-14.


Feb 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center Johann Gruenloh (17) grabs a rebound against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Cavaliers take control early on, amassing an impressive lead with 59 points. Their offensive prowess was highlighted by their effective field goal percentage of 54 percent and strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 38 percent of their three-point attempts. The Yellow Jackets struggled to keep pace, managing only 27 points despite efforts from players like Jaeden Mustaf and Baye Ndongo.


Second Half


In the second half, Georgia Tech attempted to rally back into contention. They improved their scoring output with an additional 41 points but were unable to close the gap significantly. The team's shooting accuracy remained a challenge as they converted only 38 percent of field goals overall and just over one-fifth of three-point shots.


Feb 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) dunks against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Key Performances


For Georgia Tech, Jaeden Mustaf stood out with his contribution on both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Baye Ndongo added depth with his rebounding efforts and defensive plays. However, turnovers proved costly for Tech as they committed a total of 16 throughout the game.


On Virginia's side, their balanced attack was evident through multiple players contributing across various statistics categories including assists and rebounds which helped maintain their commanding lead throughout both halves.


Feb 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) dunks against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

As fans reflect on this Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers recap, it's clear that while there were moments of promise for Tech's squad during this matchup against UVA's formidable lineup; consistency remains key moving forward into future contests such as when they face Louisville Cardinals next at KFC Yum! Center scheduled for February 21st at approximately around noon Eastern Time available via broadcast through The CW Network TV channel nationwide coverage options available accordingly so stay tuned!


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