The last day of 2024 saw the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets win their first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) game of the season after defeating visiting Notre Dame 86-75. The victory was the second consecutive victory for the Yellow Jackets.
On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Yellow Jackets will play back-to-back ACC games for the first time this season when the Boston College Eagles come to town. Georgia Tech, 7-4 at McCamish Pavilion this season, has played the large majority of their games on campus thus far. Following the game against the Eagles, head coach Damon Stoudamire, his staff, and the Yellow Jackets will play consecutive road games at Syracuse and at SMU on Jan. 7 and 11.
The Yellow Jackets’ experienced players were the difference in the game against Notre Dame. Senior Lance Terry scored six straight points for the Yellow Jackets during a drought that saw the Fighting Irish go on 11-0 and 11-3 runs. Asked about having players like Terry who have played under pressure in multiple situations, Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire said, “I’d do anything for Lance.”
Georgia Tech started the game against Notre Dame strong, going ahead 7-1 following a layup by sophomore guard Nathan George. The Toronto native had a tough shooting night against Alabama A&M on Saturday, but did lead the team with 10 assists. Georgia Tech had a season-high 27 assists during the 92-49 victory…