After a strong finish to the season, Georgia Tech has secured a spot in the postseason for the first time in four years. The Yellow Jackets, with a No. 4 seed in the National Invitation Tournament, will kick off their postseason campaign against Jacksonville State on Tuesday in Atlanta. Georgia Tech, with a record of 17-16, has been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last 12 games, including notable victories over Louisville and Clemson. Despite a loss to Duke in the ACC tournament quarterfinals, coach Damon Stoudamire is optimistic about the team’s recent form.
In their upcoming matchup, Georgia Tech will need to keep an eye on Jacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre Jr., the team’s leading scorer. However, they will also have to contend with Marcellus Brigham Jr., who has been stepping up his performance from beyond the arc in recent games.
With the winner set to face either UC Irvine or Northern Colorado in the next round, both Georgia Tech and Jacksonville State are looking to make a statement in the postseason. Jacksonville State, with a record of 22-12, had a strong season in Conference USA, finishing tied for second before falling to Liberty in the league’s tournament championship game. Despite challenges in their last game, coach Ray Harper is confident in his team’s ability to bounce back.
Fans of college basketball will be eagerly watching as Georgia Tech and Jacksonville State battle it out in the NIT, hoping for some exciting and intense postseason action.
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