Georgia Tech is set to host Georgia Southern tonight in a pivotal matchup at McCamish Pavilion, marking the beginning of an eight-game homestand for the Yellow Jackets. The game will tip off at 7:30 PM ET.
Historically, Georgia Tech holds a 5-2 advantage in the all-time series against Georgia Southern. In their last outing, Georgia Tech narrowly fell to Georgia, but there were positive takeaways. Notably, Kam Craft had a breakout performance, scoring 17 points and shooting 5-7 from three-point range, a much-needed development for the team. Jaeden Mustaf also contributed significantly, finishing with 15 points and six assists, demonstrating his potential to strengthen the offense.
Fans can tune in to the game via the ACC Network Extra and listen through the Georgia Tech Sports Network. In Atlanta, the game can be heard on 680 AM and 93.7 The Fan. For online streaming, options include the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets app and SiriusXM Channel 384, where play-by-play will be provided by Andy Demetra and Randy Waters.
Georgia Southern enters this contest riding a three-game winning streak, having rebounded from a loss in their season opener against East Carolina. The Eagles” offensive firepower has been impressive, with standout player Spud Webb averaging close to 20 points per game. Their high-scoring offensive strategy has seen them surpass 90 points in three of their four games this season.
On the defensive end, Georgia Tech has been relying heavily on its strong defense, currently ranking in the top 10 nationally for field goal percentage defense, allowing opponents to shoot just 33.7%. This effectiveness can be attributed to their improved perimeter defense and the solid performance of their big men in contesting shots. The Yellow Jackets are tied for 25th in the nation, averaging six blocks per game, which will be crucial as they seek to improve to 4-1 on the season against the Eagles.
After their loss to Georgia, Georgia Tech is eager to get back on track, securing victories against opponents they are favored to beat. Their schedule takes a tougher turn in December, highlighted by a matchup against Mississippi State at home, which will be broadcast on the ACC Network, followed by the start of ACC play against Duke on December 31.
