Georgia Tech Looking to Build on Impressive Win Over Notre Dame

Boston College Eagles vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

As Boston College (9-5, 1-2 ACC) heads to Georgia Tech (7-7, 1-2 ACC) for a pivotal ACC basketball clash, both teams are aiming to build momentum in what has been an up-and-down start to conference play. Scheduled for noon ET at Hank McCamish Pavilion, this game could be a turning point for either squad as they look to find consistency in a competitive league.

Boston College: A Team in Search of Consistency

The Boston College Eagles come into this game riding the high of a 78-68 win over Miami on New Year’s Day. The Eagles showed resilience in their victory, overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit to outscore the Hurricanes 49-27 in the second half. BC shot 46% from the field and dominated the boards, outrebounding Miami 40-33. A major highlight for BC was their ability to score in the paint, totaling 38 points inside.

Leading the charge for the Eagles is sophomore guard Donald Hand Jr., who is averaging 14.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He’s complemented by Chad Venning (11.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG), Elijah Strong (10.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG), and Fred Payne (7.0 PPG, 41.9% from 3-point range), who all provide essential scoring depth for head coach Grant Billmeier.

Despite this win, the Eagles remain inconsistent across various metrics. KenPom ranks them as the 167th-best team in the nation, with a modest offensive efficiency (170th) and defensive struggles (183rd). BC’s offensive statistics are underwhelming, ranking 269th in scoring at 71.9 points per game and 278th in shooting efficiency at 43%. The Eagles also struggle from three-point range (188th, 33.9%). On defense, BC allows 71.5 points per game (193rd) and gives up a high shooting percentage (43.8%, 223rd) while being particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc (306th in three-point defense).

The challenge for Boston College will be maintaining offensive flow while tightening up defensively against a potent Georgia Tech team that can score in a variety of ways.

 

 

Georgia Tech: Aiming to Build on Strong Win Over Notre Dame

After a strong 86-75 victory over Notre Dame on December 31, Georgia Tech is looking to continue its upward trajectory. The Yellow Jackets shot a blistering 56% from the floor, including 40% from three-point range, and dominated in the paint with 38 points inside. A standout aspect of the win was Georgia Tech’s defensive effort, holding Notre Dame to just 24 points in the first half.

Lance Terry, a senior guard, leads the Yellow Jackets with 15.3 points per game on 46.5% shooting. Alongside him, Baye Ndongo (12.6 PPG, 7.0 RPG), Javian McCollum (11.7 PPG, 3.3 APG), and Naithan George (10.0 PPG, 6.1 APG) give Georgia Tech a well-rounded offensive attack.

Georgia Tech ranks 106th in KenPom’s overall rankings, with relatively strong offensive numbers (149th in scoring, 44.2% shooting), though they too have their weaknesses. Their offensive efficiency is average at best (128th), and their defense ranks 113th in efficiency. They allow 73.2 points per game (238th) and struggle against opponents shooting from long range (34.7% from 3-point range, 267th). The Yellow Jackets’ best asset, however, is their defense against field goals (8th in field goal defense), which may play a key role in this matchup against BC’s inconsistent offense.

Georgia Tech will look to continue their defensive dominance while leveraging their scoring depth to outpace Boston College in an attempt to climb above the .500 mark in ACC play.

Conclusion

This matchup presents a compelling contrast in styles. Boston College is more reliant on individual scoring bursts and offensive balance, while Georgia Tech is a more complete team with strong defense and the ability to score efficiently in multiple ways. The Eagles will need to improve their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, to keep pace with Georgia Tech’s depth.

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