Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Stung by Virginia Tech Hokies' Sharp Shooting at Cassell Coliseum
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets faced a challenging contest against the Virginia Tech Hokies, concluding with a 69-87 defeat. The Yellow Jackets now stand with an unranked status, while the Hokies hold the 19th rank. The game unfolded at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, where the home team capitalized on their shooting accuracy to secure victory.
The Georgia Tech squad started off with a modest 13 points in the first quarter and ramped up their effort to add another 22 points before halftime. However, they struggled to maintain momentum, adding only 10 points in the third quarter but managed to rally back with a strong final quarter scoring 24 points. Despite their efforts, they were outpaced by the Hokies who had consistent quarters throughout and finished strong.
Georgia Tech's offensive efforts were led by their field goal percentage of 46 percent from both two-point and overall attempts. They also excelled at free throws with an impressive conversion rate of 81 percent but fell short on three-pointers making only six out of fourteen attempts for a decent percentage of 43. Inside plays resulted in them scoring 24 points from paint areas.
Defensively, Georgia Tech managed to block three shots and steal possession four times during play. They gathered a total of twenty-five rebounds; eighteen defensive and seven offensive which included team rebounds as well. Personal fouls were kept under control without any player being fouled out or ejected from play.
On the other side of the court, Virginia Tech showcased dominant shooting skills with an overall field goal percentage of 55 percent which included converting sixty-five percent of their two-point shots into scores. Their three-point attempts yielded eight successful shots contributing to thirty-six percent success rate from beyond the arc.
Virginia Tech also demonstrated superior ball movement resulting in twenty assists compared to eleven by Georgia Tech which reflected better teamwork on offense for them. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers scoring thirteen points off them while limiting themselves to only six turnovers throughout the game.
Looking ahead for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans, attention turns towards an upcoming match against Florida State Seminoles scheduled for January 28th at Hank McCamish Pavilion located in Atlanta GA zip code:30332 . This encounter will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel number:612 starting at four o'clock post meridiem Eastern Time where fans can tune in for live coverage.