Georgia Tech defeats Florida A&M 89-65
Georgia Tech Dominates Florida A&M in Statement Win
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets made a strong statement on Monday night, cruising to an 89-65 victory over the visiting Florida A&M Rattlers at McCamish Pavilion.
From the opening tip, it was clear that this game would be a blowout. The Georgia Tech crowd was electric, and their team responded with a dominant performance that left little doubt about the outcome. At halftime, the Yellow Jackets held a 43-21 lead, and by the end of the night, they had extended that margin to 24 points.
The difference in field goal percentage between the two teams was staggering, with Georgia Tech shooting an efficient 61.0% from the floor to Florida A&M's 35.0%. The Yellow Jackets also outrebounded their opponents 46-29 and committed just 20 turnovers, while forcing 11 on the Rattlers.
Baye Ndongo led the way for Georgia Tech, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in a double-double performance. Lamar Washington added 10 points and 8 assists, while also chipping in with 7 rebounds and 2 steals.
For Florida A&M, Kaleb Washington led the way offensively with 21 points, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 2-5. Jaquan Sanders provided some support on the glass and on offense, finishing with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The advanced statistics told a similar story to the box score. Georgia Tech's eFG% was an impressive 66.7%, while Florida A&M's was just 41.5%. The Yellow Jackets also out-performed their opponents in true shooting percentage, with a mark of 69.9 compared to 41.6 for the Rattlers.
The context of the game is also worth noting. With this win, Georgia Tech has made a strong statement about its ability to compete against top-level opponents. The Yellow Jackets are now poised to make a push in the ACC, and their performance on Monday night should give fans confidence that they can hang with anyone in the league.
In contrast, Florida A&M's loss is likely to be a tough pill for the Rattlers to swallow. Coming into the game, many expected them to be the heavy favorites, but Georgia Tech proved to be a formidable opponent. With this loss, the Rattlers will need to regroup and refocus if they hope to achieve their goals in the coming weeks.
Overall, Monday night's game was a statement win for Georgia Tech, and it sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting season of college basketball.