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No. 6 Georgia rallies to beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eighth overtime, bolsters playoff hopes
Read full article: No. 6 Georgia rallies to beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eighth overtime, bolsters playoff hopesNate Frazier ran for a 2-point conversion in the eighth overtime of a marathon for the ages after No. 6 Georgia pulled off an improbable fourth-quarter comeback, giving the Bulldogs a 44-42 victory over Georgia Tech. After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and being dominated most of the game, the Bulldogs may have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff โ no matter how they fare in next weekendโs Southeastern Conference championship game.
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss
Read full article: Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st lossCam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
Kyron Drones accounts for 3 TDs to help Va. Tech beat Georgia Tech 21-6
Read full article: Kyron Drones accounts for 3 TDs to help Va. Tech beat Georgia Tech 21-6Kyron Drones threw a touchdown pass, rushed for a score, and caught a touchdown pass to lead Virginia Tech to a 21-6 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Milton runs for 156 yards and 2 TDs, No. 1 Georgia holds off Georgia Tech 31-23
Read full article: Milton runs for 156 yards and 2 TDs, No. 1 Georgia holds off Georgia Tech 31-23Kendall Milton ran for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns and No. 1 Georgia held on late to beat Georgia Tech 31-23 and cap its third consecutive undefeated regular season with its sixth straight win in the state rivalry.
Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remaining
Read full article: Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remainingHaynes King threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Christian Leary with two seconds remaining after Miami turned the ball over with the game all but won, and Georgia Tech stunned the 17th-ranked Hurricanes 23-20 on Saturday night.
No 4 Clemson overcomes sluggish start, beats Ga Tech 41-10
Read full article: No 4 Clemson overcomes sluggish start, beats Ga Tech 41-10DJ Uiagalelei threw for one touchdown and ran for another, overcoming a sluggish start in the season opener to lead No. 4 Clemson to a 41-10 victory over Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets kept it closer than expected much of the way.
Virginia Techโs Turner catches Georgia Tech in 26-17 win
Read full article: Virginia Techโs Turner catches Georgia Tech in 26-17 winTre Turner caught seven passes for a 187 yards and one score to lead Virginia Tech to a 26-17 win at Georgia Tech on Saturday as the Hokies snapped a three-game losing to break even in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
South Carolina beats Georgia Tech 76-65 to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: South Carolina beats Georgia Tech 76-65 to reach Elite Eight(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO โ Zia Cooke and her South Carolina teammates were hot from the outside and rode that solid shooting to reach the Elite Eight. Cooke scored 17 points, hitting five of six 3-point attempts, to lead top-seed South Carolina to a 76-65 win over fifth-seeded Georgia Tech on Sunday and reach the Elite Eight. The South Carolina coach praised Fortner's positivity, which is something Georgia Tech needed when they hired her in 2019. Fortner provided that and had Georgia Tech reach its second-ever Sweet 16 in her second season. South Carolina built a 10-point lead before Georgia Tech scored the final six points of the half to only trail 39-35 at the break.
The Latest: Astros to allow 50% capacity for games in April
Read full article: The Latest: Astros to allow 50% capacity for games in AprilHouston hosts 14 games in April -- Oakland and Detroit visit for three each, the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle play four times. ___The Charlotte Hornets will allow approximately 5,000 fans to attend NBA home games beginning March 26 against Miami, or about 25% percent of the Spectrum Centerโs seating capacity. Thatโs a 10% increase from the 3,000 fans that were allowed to attend home games beginning March 13. ___The Preakness will be run in front of a limited capacity of 10,000 fans at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 15. AdSince the pandemic was declared in March 2020, the Ad Council has mobilized the industry to launch a multi-pronged communications effort to combat COVID-19.
No. 8 seed Loyola holds off No. 9 seed Georgia Tech, 71-60
Read full article: No. 8 seed Loyola holds off No. 9 seed Georgia Tech, 71-60(AP Photo/AJ Mast)INDIANAPOLIS โ Loyola Chicago might be the only team that feels as though little has changed about the NCAA Tournament. 9 seed Georgia Tech at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Georgia Tech wiped it right out by making eight of its first 11 second-half shots. The Ramblers clogged up the paint to prevent drives to the basket, forced Georgia Tech into long jumpers and made life difficult for its perimeter players. UP NEXTThe Ramblers play the top-seeded Fighting Illini for a spot in the Sweet 16.
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee
Read full article: The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___6:50 p.m.Another first-round upset as 12th-seeded Oregon State defeated No. 9 seed Georgia Tech 71-60 on Friday to mark a triumphant return to the NCAA Tournament. Senior guard Bubba Parham, who is 5-10, got the start instead as Georgia Tech went with a guard-heavy look. AdIllinois will face eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago or ninth-seeded Georgia Tech in the second round of the Midwest Regional on Sunday. Ad___2:10 p.m.Players from several NCAA Tournament teams took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before their first-round games.
6 officials out of NCAA Tournament after 1 tests positive
Read full article: 6 officials out of NCAA Tournament after 1 tests positiveThe coliseum is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. One referee tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him and five others who went out to dinner with him, out of the tournament. Though the NCAA brought plenty of backup referees, the mass departure served up yet another illustration of how things can go wrong. โIt's not ever going to be perfect in a pandemic,โ NCAA vice president Dan Gavitt said. Iona took its two tests in the same day, and Gavitt said the change had been OK'd by the NCAA medical advisory group and the local health department.
Devoe, Georgia Tech beat No. 15 FSU 80-75 for ACC title
Read full article: Devoe, Georgia Tech beat No. 15 FSU 80-75 for ACC titleThe Yellow Jackets have their first Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title in nearly two decades after beating No. AdACC player of the year Moses Wright and Jordan Usher each had 11 of their 15 points after halftime for Georgia Tech, which got off to an 0-2 start this season with home losses to Georgia State and Mercer. The Yellow Jackets stood 9-8 after a loss at Clemson on a last-second shot Feb. 12 to find themselves facing bubble uncertainty. That led to a technical foul and two free throws for FSU, though the outcome was decided and the Georgia Tech party had begun. BIG PICTUREGeorgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets had won seven straight, including Thursday against Miami in the quarterfinals.
Mike Young named ACC Coach of the Year, Cavaliersโ Hauser named to All-ACC 1st team
Read full article: Mike Young named ACC Coach of the Year, Cavaliersโ Hauser named to All-ACC 1st teamIn his second year with the Hokies, Young guided a team picked for an 11th-place finish in the preseason to a No. 3 seed ties the highest Virginia Tech has ever earned in the ACC Tournament. Youngโs selection marks the third time the ACC Coach of the Year honoree has come from Virginia Tech and the first time since 2008 (Seth Greenberg). Wright is the second Georgia Tech player to earn ACC Player of the Year honors and the first since Dennis Scott in 1990. Wright, who ranks sixth in the league in blocked shots with 38, also earned a spot on this yearโs All-ACC Defensive Team.
Hauser, Clark lift No. 13 Virginia past Georgia Tech, 64-62
Read full article: Hauser, Clark lift No. 13 Virginia past Georgia Tech, 64-6213 Virginia survived a scare before rallying to beat Georgia Tech 64-62. Kihei Clark scored only two points for 10-2 Virginia, but they came on a short jumper with 1:09 left that broke a 62-all tie. Theyโre really good at playing with great confidence, they play fast and theyโre quick. What I saw down the stretch is, I thought our on-ball defense really stepped up. They played really good defense, but I think we could get some of what we wanted.
ODAC Hoops: Roanoke men win conference opener, Lynchburg women fall to Bridgewater
Read full article: ODAC Hoops: Roanoke men win conference opener, Lynchburg women fall to BridgewaterROANOKE, Va. โ After losing its season opener to Greensboro on Wednesday, the Roanoke College Maroons opened up ODAC play with much more intensity, leading to a 66-55 win over Hampden-Sydney. The Maroons, who were picked 4th as preseason favorites, welcomed the return of former Northside Viking Kasey Draper who made his season debut--tallying 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the Hive in Lynchburg, the women opened up ODAC play with Bridgewater. On the road, the Ferrum women also came up short to Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets saw 4 players notch double-digit scoring performances including Cheridan Hatfield who lead with 16 points and Aimee Debell who added 15 points and 19 rebounds.
The Latest: Celtics list 7 players unavailable vs Heat
Read full article: The Latest: Celtics list 7 players unavailable vs HeatBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Washington Wizards' Davis Bertans and center Moritz Wagner (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston Celtics listed seven players as unavailable for Sundayโs game against the Miami Heat in accordance with the NBAโs health and safety protocols that were installed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Celtics ruled out Jaylen Brown, Javonte Green, Semi Ojeleye, Jayson Tatum, Tristan Thompson, Grant Williams and Robert Williams. A pair of other Celtics are injured, which leaves Boston with the minimum eight players available on Sunday. Players having to miss multiple days is a very real possibility even if they were exposed to someone with the virus.
Wright powers Georgia Tech past slumping No. 20 Kentucky
Read full article: Wright powers Georgia Tech past slumping No. 20 KentuckyMoses Wright scored 21 points and Georgia Tech recovered from a poor start to the season to beat No. Georgia Tech (1-2) rebounded with a strong performance following losses to state rivals Georgia State and Mercer. BIG PICTUREEven by Kentucky standards, this is a major rebuilding job and the Wildcats' youth showed against Georgia Tech. It was a key recovery for coach Josh Pastner's Georgia Tech team. Georgia Tech: At Nebraska on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Roanoke Women fall in ODAC tournament semifinal
Read full article: Roanoke Women fall in ODAC tournament semifinalSALEM, Va. โ Saturdayโs ODAC tournament semifinals proved to be competitive matchups. On the womenโs side, Roanoke College and Guilford College were back and forth in the final quarter before the Quakers could pull away for the 66-61 victory. On the menโs side, Roanoke College had a chance to take the lead with just seconds remaining. But a missed shot led to a 60-59 Randolph-Macon victory. The Yellow Jackets will play Virginia Wesleyan in the championship, after the Marlins defeated the Hornets of Lynchburg.
Virginia snaps 3-game skid with 63-58 win over Georgia Tech
Read full article: Virginia snaps 3-game skid with 63-58 win over Georgia TechATLANTA, Ga. (AP) โ Jay Huff and Mamadi Diakite scored 17 points apiece as defending national champion Virginia snapped a three-game losing streak with a 63-58 win over Georgia Tech. The Cavaliers finally regained their winning touch after dropping out of The Associated Press ranking for the first time since November 2017. Virginia led by as many as 14 in the second half, and held on after Yellow Jackets ripped off a 9-0 run to make a game of it. Georgia Tech lost its fourth straight home game despite 20 points from Jose Alvarado. The Yellow Jackets havenโt won at McCamish Pavilion since Dec. 4.
Roanoke College #4, Lynchburg #5 in ODAC Men's Basketball preseason poll
Read full article: Roanoke College #4, Lynchburg #5 in ODAC Men's Basketball preseason pollSalem, Va. - (Courtesy- ODAC press release)A few things jump out at you when reviewing the 2019-20 ODAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll. Defending champion Guilford College tops the chart with 136 points powered by six first place votes from the league's head coaches. Virginia Wesleyan University and Randolph-Macon College are locked in second with 131 markers each. Guilford College (6) 136 pts. Randolph-Macon College (3) 131 pts.