First Half

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets faced off against the California Golden Bears in a closely contested matchup at Haas Pavilion. The game ended with the Yellow Jackets holding a 14-9 record, while the Golden Bears improved to 11-12. Despite a strong effort, Georgia Tech fell short with an 85-90 scoreline.

Feb 4, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears forward John Camden (2) passes against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Jaeden Mustaf during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

In the first half, the Yellow Jackets struggled to find their rhythm offensively, managing only 29 points compared to California's 43. Chas Kelley III was instrumental for Tech, contributing significantly with his scoring ability and court vision. However, it was not enough to counteract California's efficient shooting from beyond the arc.

Second Half

The second half saw a resurgence from Georgia Tech as they ramped up their offensive efforts and tightened their defense. They scored an impressive 56 points in this period alone. Baye Ndongo played a pivotal role in this comeback attempt by dominating inside the paint and securing crucial rebounds.

Feb 4, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears forward John Camden (2) falls to the floor as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Akai Fleming (0) steals the inbound pass during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Despite these efforts, turnovers proved costly for Tech as they committed eight throughout the game. The Golden Bears capitalized on these mistakes and maintained their lead through effective free throw shooting—converting at a rate of 72 percent.

Game-Changing Plays

One of the game-changing plays came when Kam Craft executed back-to-back three-pointers that brought Tech within striking distance during crunch time. However, California responded swiftly with key defensive stops that stifled any momentum shift towards Georgia Tech.

Feb 4, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears forward Chris Bell (22) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guards Lamar Washington (1) and Jaeden Mustaf (3) chase a loose ball during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

The matchup featured several lead changes and ties but ultimately highlighted how critical bench contributions can be; while Georgia Tech's bench added significant points (38), it wasn't enough against California’s balanced attack led by their starters who combined for most of their scoring output.

Final Whistle Reaction

As fans witnessed another intense chapter in this rivalry unfold live on ACC Network TV channel (612), both teams displayed resilience until "Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets final whistle reaction" echoed through Haas Pavilion signaling endgame scenarios favoring home advantage yet again!

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