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Georgia Tech 78, Virginia Tech 57

Jan. 27, 2011

Recap |  Box Score

Georgia Tech Game Notes: vs. Virginia Tech, Jan. 27, 2010, Game #23 – 18-5, 6-1 ACC

Notes…
• Today’s starters: junior Metra Walthour, freshman Ty Marshall, senior Alex Montgomery, senior Deja Foster, senior Sasha Goodlett
• Final Score: Georgia Tech 78 – Boston College 57
• Best ACC Start in Program History: The Jackets are 6-1 in ACC contests for the first time in program history.
• Glass Cleaners: The Jackets won the battle of the boards, 45-38, the 19th time in 23 games the Jackets have won the advantage on the glass.
• Specialty Points: The Jackets won every specialty stat – points in the paint (48-26), off of turnovers (18-14), second chance (21-10), fastbreak (20-3) and bench (22-8)
• Second Half Control: Tech did not trail in the second half for the 14th time this season

The win tonight…
• Gives Georgia Tech a 49-58 (.458) record under head coach MaChelle Joseph in ACC games.
• Gives the Yellow Jackets a 4-4 record against Virginia Tech
• Gives Tech a 149-301 (.353) record against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents.
• Improves head coach MaChelle Joseph’s record to 147-91 (.618), all time at Georgia Tech.

Record Watch
• The 2010-11 senior class is in to second place in program history with 85 victories. They only trail last years’ seniors, who recorded 88 victories in their four seasons on The Flats.

Next Up
• Georgia Tech will head south for a Sunday matinee match-up with the #16/22 Miami Hurricanes in Coral Gables, Fla. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. at the BankUnited Center with CSS broadcasting the game regionally.

Senior Alex Montgomery
… Has recorded at least eight rebounds in 17 games this season.
… Pulled down a game-high eight rebounds.

Junior Sasha Goodlett
… Posted her 32nd career double digit scoring game with 13 points.

Junior Metra Walthour
… Tallied her eighth career double digit scoring effort with 11 points.

Freshman Ty Marshall
… Finished with her 15th career double digit scoring game
… Posted her sixth career 20-plus point game

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