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Pitt and Georgia Tech Seek Winning Turn Amidst Slump
14 Jan
Summary
- Both teams lost at home to Syracuse last week.
- Pitt has lost six of its last eight games.
- Georgia Tech is carrying a two-game skid.
Pitt and Georgia Tech enter their upcoming matchup in Atlanta desperately seeking a turnaround in their recent performance. Both collegiate basketball teams experienced disappointing home losses against Syracuse in the preceding week. Georgia Tech then suffered a further setback with a 91-81 road defeat at Miami on Saturday.
The Panthers of Pitt, holding a 7-9 overall record and an 0-3 standing in ACC play, have lost six of their last eight contests. Coach Jeff Capel expressed disappointment with his team's attention to detail, emphasizing the need for greater consistency. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech, with a 10-7 record and a 1-3 conference performance, is currently enduring a two-game losing streak.
Georgia Tech coach Damon Stoudamire highlighted periods of inconsistent execution as a concern, stressing the importance of eliminating these lapses to become a competitive team. Issues persist for Pitt's backcourt, with key players Damarco Minor and Omari Witherspoon struggling offensively and with ball security. The teams aim to address these challenges in practice before their next game.
