Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets moved to 0-1 in conference play after a 79-76 road result against the Clemson Tigers, who improved to 1-0, at Littlejohn Coliseum on 12:00 PM EDT.
First half
Georgia Tech University opened with 39 first-half points while Clemson scored 33 in the opening half.
Tech shot 50 percent from the field and 59 percent on 2-point attempts while building a biggest lead of 10.
The Jackets generated 16 second-chance points with 7 offensive rebounds as part of 34 total rebounds.
Clemson created 10 steals and turned Tech’s 14 turnovers into 25 points off turnovers.
Second half
Tech added 37 points after halftime as Clemson scored 46 in the second half to flip the margin.
The Jackets hit 18 free throws at 86 percent and scored 30 points in the paint on 62 percent finishing in that area.
Clemson’s bench produced 29 points as the Tigers finished with 9 made 3-pointers on 35 percent shooting from deep.
The Tigers posted 16 assists and a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio while committing 9 total turnovers.
Late swings
The game featured 13 lead changes and 5 ties as Tech’s 11 assists met Clemson’s pressure and pace.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets post-match stats showed 6 steals and 4 blocks for Tech alongside Clemson’s 3 blocks.
In the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets final whistle reaction, the Jackets’ 11 points off turnovers contrasted with Clemson’s 8 fast-break points.
What the numbers said
Jaeden Mustaf’s previous outing included 28 points and a 92 percent free-throw mark, and Tech again leaned on efficient scoring at the line in this road game.
Kowacie Reeves Jr. came off a 20-point previous game, and Tech’s 56 percent effective field goal rate in this one reflected steady shot-making across possessions.
Baye Ndongo entered after a 10-rebound previous game, and the Jackets finished with 21 defensive rebounds to limit Clemson to 10 second-chance points.
Chas Kelley III followed a previous game with 3 assists, and Tech’s 0.79 assist-to-turnover ratio in this one shaped the post game analysis against Clemson’s ball pressure.
Postgame notes
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets coach post-game reaction centered on Tech’s 21 personal fouls against Clemson’s 16 in a conference road setting.
The ACC Network carried the broadcast from Clemson with an announced attendance of 6977 as the Tigers closed at 79-76.
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