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Georgia Tech welcomes Florida A&M to The Flats Dec. 9, which marks the eighth meeting between programs. The Jackets and the Rattlers met last season when Tech took a commanding 70-54 victory at home. The White and Gold have defeated FAMU in every meeting by at least 20 points. This is the ninth in a series of previews of the Yellow Jackets’ non-conference opponents.
- Location: Tallahassee, Fla.
- Conference: MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Home arena: Al Lawson Center (9,639)
- 2017-18 record: 9-25, 7-9 in MEAC (tied for 7th)
- Postseason: lost to Hampton in MEAC quarterfinals, 75-71
- NCAA postseason appearances (last): three, (2007)
- All-time series record: Tech leads, 7-0
- Head coach: Robert McCullum (second season)
- Starters returning/lost: 2/4
- Top scorer returning: Justin Ravenel, G, 6-1 (8.6)
- Top rebounder returning: Martin Isaiah, C, 7-0 (6.5)
Quick preview for 2018-19
FAMU plans to build from last season as head coach Robert McCullum begins his second year with the Rattlers. Seven newcomers highlight FAMU’s roster, including a trio of JUCO transfers that are expected to make immediate contributions. The Rattlers start off the regular season at Jacksonville, and their slate continues facing off with Power Five programs such as South Florida, Oregon and Memphis.
Quick recap of 2017-18
The Rattlers went 9-25 overall and 7-9 in MEAC play last year. They were predicted to finish 12th in the conference, but ended the season in seventh place. In the MEAC tournament, FAMU lost to Hampton, 75-71.