Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Dominate at Hank McCamish Pavilion Against Georgia State Panthers
In a display of offensive firepower, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets outscored the Georgia State Panthers 94-70 in a non-conference game at Hank McCamish Pavilion. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 94-70, while the visiting Panthers fell to 70-94.
From the onset, the Yellow Jackets established control with a robust first quarter, outscoring their opponents by nine points. The home team's offense was relentless throughout the game, maintaining their lead in each quarter and finishing strong with a total of 94 points. Their scoring was particularly effective from beyond the arc where they made ten three-pointers at an impressive rate of 39 percent.
The Yellow Jackets' defense also played a critical role in their victory. They matched the Panthers with five steals and contributed four blocks to disrupt their opponent's offensive flow. The defensive effort was complemented by an overwhelming presence on the boards as they amassed 56 rebounds compared to just 29 for Georgia State.
On offense, Georgia Tech showcased exceptional teamwork with an outstanding tally of 26 assists which reflects their fluid ball movement and unselfish play style. This facilitated scoring opportunities that led them to shoot nearly half of their two-point attempts successfully and maintain a field goal percentage above average at 45 percent.
The Panthers did put up resistance despite being overpowered on both ends of the court. They managed to sink seven three-pointers and kept free throw efficiency high at around 71 percent but struggled overall from field goal range with only about one-third making it through.
As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting matchup as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are set to face off against rivals, Georgia Lady Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on December 16th. Scheduled for tip-off is set for what translates into local time as approximately half past one PM Eastern Time Zone (18:30 UTC). While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for this upcoming game, fans will surely find ways to follow along as these two teams clash on court once again.