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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.
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.
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 three 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.
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.
Virginia Tech football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Virginia Tech football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreATLANTA Virginia Tech started October with an 0-2 ACC record and little hope of contending in the Coastal Division, but the Hokies head into Saturdays game at Georgia Tech squarely in the race. Junior linebacker David Curry recorded nine tackles and a sack last week, and leads the Yellow Jackets with 74 stops. Yellow Jackets freshman WR Ahmarean Brown has caught a touchdown pass from Graham in three consecutive games and owns five receiving scores this season. Virginia Tech is one victory shy of becoming bowl eligible for the 27th consecutive season. PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 27, Georgia Tech 17
Virginia football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Virginia football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Virginia sits atop the ACC Coastal Division entering Saturdays home game versus Georgia Tech, and Bryce Perkins begins the stretch drive after a career outing last week against North Carolina. Getting turnovers was a big deal, Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins told reporters after the loss, as the Yellow Jackets converted those turnovers to just seven points. The Yellow Jackets rank second in the ACC and 20th in the country in pass defense (187.9 yards allowed per game). Georgia Tech WR Ahmarean Brown has four touchdown receptions, most by a Yellow Jackets true freshman since Calvin Johnson (seven, 2004). PREDICTION: Virginia 35, Georgia Tech 14
Pittsburgh football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Pittsburgh football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreGeorgia Tech scored on a fumble recovery and a fake punt in the first half, then largely turned the game over to Mason, who ran for 91 yards after halftime. ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (2-5, 1-3)Mason has recorded back-to-back 100-yard rushing games (106 against Duke) after not surpassing the 100-yard mark in the first 18 games of his career. The Panthers are surrendering 291 yards per game - 14th in FBS - and lead with 38 sacks and 4.75 per game. Georgia Tech P Pressley Harvin was selected co-ACC Conference Specialist of the Week after throwing a 41-yard touchdown on a fake punt and averaged 45.5 yards on six punts, including a season-long 57-yarder. PREDICTION: Pittsburgh 24, Georgia Tech 7
Miami football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Miami football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreMike Harley #3 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after a touchdown reception against the Bethune Cookman Wildcats during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Miami, Florida. LINE: Miami -18"There's a lot of pride in the guys that play on that defense," Miami head coach Manny Diaz told reporters. The series is tied 12-12, but Miami has won three of the last four meetings, with the lone loss coming last year when Georgia Tech came away with a 27-21 victory. Opponents have converted 10 of 12 fourth downs against Georgia Tech this season. PREDICTION: Miami 30, Georgia Tech 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Duke football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Duke football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreQuentin Harris #18 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half against Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Blue Devils were down 23 points with less than three minutes left against Pittsburgh last week but rallied to go ahead by four points. After scoring just three points against Alabama, the Blue Devils are averaging 40.3 points across their past four contests. Georgia Tech junior LB David Curry set a career high against North Carolina with 16 tackles, the most by a Georgia Tech defender since 2005. PREDICTION: Duke 37, Georgia Tech 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Clemson football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Clemson football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreGeorgia Tech has not beaten a top-ranked team since knocking off Virginia en route to a share of the 1990 national championship. Georgia Tech has 55 freshmen on the roster, including redshirt James Graham - one of three inexperienced quarterbacks vying for playing time. The overhaul won't be quite as dramatic on defense, but the Yellow Jackets are moving from a 3-4 scheme to a 4-2-5 look. Georgia Tech has played 274 consecutive games without being shut out as it was last blanked 38-0 at Florida State in 1997. PREDICTION: Clemson 48, Georgia Tech 7More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.