Tech continues to struggle offensively, however, scoring no more than 71 points in any of their last eight games except the Wake Forest game (102). The Yellow Jackets, who allowed an average of just 57.5 points in two games last week, lead the ACC in scoring defense (65.0 ppg) in all games, sixth in league games only (73.9). Tech remains the ACC leader in field goal percentage defense (37.8 pct.) and three-point defense (30.2 pct.), and also rates among the top four teams in the league in those categories for ACC games only. Tech had no midweek game this week, but the Jackets have not won in five tries following a “bye” in the conference schedule under Paul Hewitt, and have not won in Tallahassee since the March 2, 2002. The streak began with their 64-61 loss to Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Feb. The Seminoles (11-14, 3-8 ACC) have lost five straight games, including a 78-68 decision Tuesday night at Massachusetts. Maryland, Virginia Tech and Miami, whom the Jackets visit next Saturday, are tied for fourth at 6-6, while NC State is right behind the Jackets at 5-7. 27.įollowing Virginia Tech’s upset of Duke Thursday night, the Yellow Jackets find themselves along in seventh place in the ACC standings. The Jackets have alternated wins and losses since their 102-101 triumph over Wake Forest on Jan. 500 in the conference standings Sunday following their 53-51 homecourt loss to NC State, and have not been able to put together two straight wins since opening the ACC slate with victories over Miami and Virginia in early January.

The Yellow Jackets (14-8, 5-6 ACC) dipped below. Radio coverage is provided by the Georgia Tech/ISP Network, and airs in Atlanta on WQXI-AM (790) and WREK-FM (91.1). The game is being televised on ABC, and will air in Atlanta on WSB-TV (Ch. ATLANTA – Georgia Tech, searching for its second ACC road win of the season and a season sweep of Florida State for the first time since the 2001-02 season, visit the Seminoles for a 1:30 p.m.

Make Over Your Man by Lloyd Boston