Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Clinch Victory at Wake Forest in Nail-Biter
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets edged out the Demon Deacons with a final score of 58-55. The Yellow Jackets now stand with an improved record, while the Demon Deacons face another setback in their season tally.
In a closely contested match at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets secured a narrow victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The game was marked by intense competition and pivotal moments that ultimately led to a three-point advantage for the visiting team.
The first quarter saw Georgia Tech setting an aggressive tone, outscoring Wake Forest 13-9. Their momentum continued into the second quarter with an additional 14 points against Wake Forest's 13, showcasing their offensive tenacity early on. However, it was not just offense where Georgia Tech shone; they also displayed solid defensive skills throughout the game, evidenced by their two blocks and four steals.
Georgia Tech's performance in paint was particularly dominant; they scored 36 points compared to Wake Forest's 20. This inside presence was crucial for maintaining pressure on their opponents and capitalizing on scoring opportunities close to the basket. Additionally, Georgia Tech made impressive use of turnovers by scoring 23 points off them.
Despite facing resistance in the third quarter where they were outscored by three points (11-14), Georgia Tech rallied back in the fourth quarter with a strong finish of 20 points against Wake Forest's 19. This final push underscored their resilience and ability to close out games under pressure.
Key statistics for Georgia Tech included shooting at a rate of 54 percent from two-point range and securing a total rebound count of 30 against Wake Forest’s more substantial haul of rebounds at 36. However, it was efficiency during critical moments that set them apart as they maintained an assist-turnover ratio of about one point two-three (1.23).
On offense, field goals were made at forty-three percent efficiency while free throws were sunk sixty-four percent of attempts which proved sufficient despite being lower than ideal percentages.
Wake Forest put up a valiant fight throughout all four quarters but struggled with turnovers which totaled twenty compared to thirteen from Georgia Tech – this disparity played into hands visitors who managed convert these mistakes into valuable points on scoreboard.
The home team did manage five steals over course game but fell short when came assisting each other only eight times versus sixteen assists dished out by Yellow Jackets players – highlighting teamwork visitors brought court Winston-Salem evening matchup between conference rivals.