Florida State University Triumphs Over Georgia Tech
In an impressive display of athleticism, Robert McCray V netted 20 points, marking his ninth game this season with a scoring tally exceeding 20. This performance played a crucial role as Florida State University secured an 80-71 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday.
Game Highlights
The Seminoles, now holding a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, alongside 8 wins to 8 losses in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), led by a slim margin of 41-36 at the intermission and maintained their composure to pull away decisively in the second half. This win also represents their first triumph in Atlanta after a string of three consecutive losses on the road.
Florida State’s turnaround is noteworthy; after starting their ACC campaign on a concerning note with five losses, they have rapidly recovered, winning eight out of their last 11 matchups.
Georgia Tech’s Struggles
Conversely, the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech, currently at 11 wins and 18 losses (2-14 ACC), rallied briefly towards the end of the first half with a 12-1 scoring surge that reduced a double-digit gap to just five points. However, they faced a significant scoring drought in the second half, struggling for a full eight minutes without a field goal. This allowed Florida State to expand their lead to over ten points, maintaining at least an eight-point advantage throughout the remainder of the game.
Key Contributions
Contributing notably to Florida State’s effort were teammates Thomas Bassong and Chauncey Wiggins, who contributed 14 points with 12 rebounds and 12 points, respectively. Dominating the rebounding battle, the Seminoles outperformed the Yellow Jackets 44-34 while limiting Georgia Tech to zero second-chance points.
For Georgia Tech, Kowacie Reeves Jr. led the team with 17 points, while Jaeden Mustaf added an impressive 16 points along with eight assists, and Akai Fleming chipped in 15 points. Despite individual efforts, the Yellow Jackets faced a challenging night, shooting just 35% from the field, marking their tenth consecutive loss and leaving them at the bottom of the ACC standings.
Looking Ahead
To keep their hopes alive for a spot in the ACC tournament, Georgia Tech must secure victories in their final two games. Looking ahead, Florida State will face Pittsburgh on Wednesday, while Georgia Tech will be hosting California on the same day, both teams looking to improve their standings and momentum as the season progresses.
