California Golden Bears Triumph Over Georgia Tech
In a compelling matchup in Atlanta, the California Golden Bears triumphed over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a score of 79-65 on Wednesday evening. This victory marks the Bears’ fourth win in their last five outings, bringing their overall season record to 21-9.
Key Performers
Leading the charge for Cal were Dai Dai Ames and Lee Dort, who contributed 18 and 16 points respectively. Adding to the offensive effort, John Camden posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Chris Bell also chipped in with 10 points. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, making only 21% of their attempts (5 of 24), Cal compensated with an impressive 57.5% shooting rate on two-point shots (23 of 40).
Georgia Tech’s Standouts
On the other side of the court, Georgia Tech’s Kowacie Reeves Jr. shone brightly, scoring 19 points with a strong showing from three-point range (5 of 9). Akai Fleming and Jaeden Mustaf added 16 and 10 points respectively to their total. A highlight for the Yellow Jackets was Lamar Washington’s impressive performance, as he facilitated the game with 10 assists against just one turnover, while also securing three steals.
Game Highlights
Georgia Tech went into halftime with a narrow lead, 36-32, but the Bears surged in the latter half, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 20-7 from the 15:40 mark until 8:46 remained in the game, taking a commanding 62-48 lead. This win puts California in a strong position, as they last achieved 20 wins in a regular season back in the 2015-16 season, a year when they reached the NCAA Tournament with a 23-6 finish.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, California will close out their regular season on Saturday against Wake Forest, while Georgia Tech will wrap up against Clemson on the same day.
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