Yellow Jackets and Syracuse tip at 7 p.m. on ACC Network on Tuesday night
GEORGIA TECH (10-5, 1-1 ACC) vs. SYRACUSE (9-5, 0-1 ACC)
Georgia Tech men’s basketball looks to close out this two-game homestand on Tuesday night collecting its second-straight win when it welcomes Syracuse to McCamish Pavilion. The Yellow Jackets picked up their first ACC win of the season last Saturday, defeating Boston College, 65-53, behind a double-double from Lamar Washington (17 points, 12 rebounds). Tech’s defense limited the Eagles to a striking 27.3 percent shooting effort from the field and just 13.8 percent from three-point distance.
Syracuse comes into the midweek tilt off a midweek bye after opening its ACC schedule against Clemson on Dec. 31. The Orange dropped the decision, 64-61, snapping a three-game win streak entering conference play. Syracuse, playing its first true road game of the season, leads the ACC in scoring defense and ranks No. 20 nationally, holding its opponents to 64.79 points per game. Donnie Freeman returned to the court against Clemson for the first time since Nov. 18 to pitch in 18 points.
Tuesday’s game will be broadcast live on the ACC Network and radio coverage will be available on the Georgia Tech Sports Network by Legends Sports and Tech’s flagship station, 680 the Fan (680AM/93.7 FM). Tech’s radio broadcast will also be available on the SiriusXM app.
SERIES HISTORY
Georgia Tech and Syracuse are meeting for the 20th time in program history on Tuesday night with the Orange narrowly leading the series, 10-9. The Yellow Jackets have taken to of the last three meetings dating back to 2023 and hold a 6-3 lead when competing in Atlanta. Tech is 4-3 when facing Syracuse in McCamish Pavilion, winning the last meeting on Feb. 17, 2024, 65-60.
SEASON TICKETS REMAIN ON SALE
Season ticket prices start at $290. Season tickets for faculty, staff and letterwinners are $280, and tickets for new alumni can be purchased for as little as $190.
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Full Steam Ahead
Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics’ goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O’Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.
ABOUT GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL
Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team is in its third year under head coach Damon Stoudamire. Tech has been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1979, won four ACC Championships (1985, 1990, 1993, 2021), played in the NCAA Tournament 17 times and played in two Final Fours (1990, 2004). Connect with Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball on social media by liking their Facebook Page, or following on X (@GTMBB) and Instagram. For more information on Tech basketball, visit Ramblinwreck.com.