| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 28 | 39 | 67 |
| VT | 44 | 47 | 91 |
Poteat, Kidd lead Virginia Tech to 91-67 romp over Georgia Tech
Robbie Beran throws down big slam dunk vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Robbie Beran throws down big slam dunk vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- — Mylyjael Poteat and Lynn Kidd scored 18 points apiece and Virginia Tech cruised to a 91-67 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Poteat came off the bench to match his career high by sinking 6 of 9 shots and all six of his free throws for the Hokies (13-7, 5-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won three in a row. He added six rebounds and blocked two shots. Kidd made 7 of 9 attempts and 4 of 4 at the foul line.
Robbie Beran finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for Virginia Tech. Hunter Cattoor and reserve Tyler Nickel both made three 3-pointers and scored 11. Cattoor added five assists.
Freshman Baye Ndongo totaled 16 points and nine rebounds to pace the Yellow Jackets (9-11, 2-7), who have lost three straight and eight of the last nine. Miles Kelly scored 11.
Poteat had 12 points to help Virginia Tech take a 44-28 lead at halftime. Reserves Tyzhaun Claude and Carter Murphy both scored six as the Yellow Jackets had just three players make two baskets before the break.
The Hokies shot 51.5% with five 3-pointer in building the 16-point lead. Virginia Tech took one less shot but had seven more baskets than Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets shot 29.4% but half of their 10 baskets came from beyond the arc.
Georgia Tech got as close as 64-57 on a basket by Ndongo with 7:57 left to play, but Sean Pedulla, who scored nine with five assists, answered with back-to-back 3-pointers and Cattoor added a third to end the threat.
The Hokies lead the all-time series 23-9. Georgia Tech won the only meeting last season 77-70.
Virginia Tech will host No. 12 Duke on Monday. Georgia Tech returns home to play No. 3 North Carolina on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Bill Covington Jr.
- Clarence Armstrong
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 10-0 | - | 18-2 |
| Clemson | 9-1 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Louisville | 9-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| SMU | 7-3 | 3 | 16-5 |
| Wake Forest | 7-3 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Stanford | 7-3 | 3 | 15-6 |
| North Carolina | 6-4 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-4 | 4.5 | 14-6 |
| Notre Dame | 4-5 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| Florida State | 4-6 | 6 | 13-8 |
| California | 4-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-6 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Virginia | 3-7 | 7 | 10-11 |
| Syracuse | 3-7 | 7 | 9-12 |
| Georgia Tech | 3-7 | 7 | 9-12 |
| NC State | 2-7 | 7.5 | 9-11 |
| Boston College | 1-8 | 8.5 | 9-11 |
| Miami | 0-10 | 10 | 4-17 |
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