Stanford’s Victory Over Georgia Tech
In a commanding performance on Saturday evening, Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie achieved a personal milestone by scoring 40 points, guiding his team to a 95-72 triumph over Georgia Tech. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Stanford, ending their unfortunate five-game losing streak.
Okorie’s Standout Performance
Okorie was impressive on the court, completing 12 of 21 attempts and sinking three shots from beyond the arc while also converting all 13 of his attempts from the free-throw line. This standout game eclipsed his previous career-best of 36 points, which he achieved in a thrilling encounter against then-No. 14 North Carolina earlier in the month.
Team Contributions
Support for Okorie came from Jeremy Dent-Smith, who contributed 16 points, as Stanford demonstrated a robust offensive strategy, shooting an overall 54% from the field (33 of 61) and making 17 of their 19 free-throw attempts.
Game Highlights
Stanford took advantage of a strong start to the second half, initiating a 13-4 run that expanded their lead to 56-43. Though Georgia Tech managed to narrow the gap to 62-55 midway through the second half, they could not close the distance further.
Akai Fleming led Georgia Tech with 19 points as they struggled to find their footing, suffering their fifth consecutive loss. Teammates Baye Ndongo and Jaeden Mustaf contributed 14 and 13 points, respectively. Despite a spirited effort that saw the Yellow Jackets finish the first half with a 12-5 run, bringing the score to 43-39 at halftime, they ultimately fell short. Georgia Tech recorded a 52% shooting percentage from the field in the first half, though they could not match Stanford’s effectiveness from three-point range (7 of 16).
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Georgia Tech is set to host Wake Forest on Wednesday, while Stanford will travel to face Boston College on the same day.
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