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Hokies & Jackets Seek Comeback After Tough Losses
27 Jan
Summary
- Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech aim to rebound after consecutive defeats.
- Both teams have struggled recently, losing four of seven and five of seven games.
- Key players for Georgia Tech include Reeves Jr., Ndongo, and Washington.
Both Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech are aiming to bounce back from recent losses as they prepare to meet. Virginia Tech, now with a 15-6 record and 4-4 in conference play, has lost four of its last seven games, impacting its NCAA NET rankings. The team recently fell to Louisville, struggling with interior presence and rebounding.
Georgia Tech, holding an 11-9 record and 2-5 in conference play, has also seen a downturn, losing five of its last seven games. A recent loss to Clemson highlighted familiar defensive struggles, allowing a high shooting percentage and numerous three-pointers. The team's inside presence has been affected by an injury to freshman Mouhamed Sylla.
Key offensive contributors for Georgia Tech include Kowacie Reeves Jr. (16.3 points per game), Baye Ndongo (11.4 ppg, 8.0 rebounds per game), and Lamar Washington (11.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 6.1 apg). Virginia Tech's recent loss to Louisville saw a lack of production from its big men and Tobi Lawal, despite strong performances from Jailen Bedford and Ben Hammond from beyond the arc.
