Georgia Tech & Pitt Clash in Must-Win ACC Battle

With ACC Tournament seeding on the line, both Georgia Tech and Pitt are looking to shake off recent losses and build some late-season momentum when they face off Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

The two teams are part of a four-way tie for eighth place in the ACC standings, along with Florida State and Virginia Tech. The top nine teams earn a first-round bye in the ACC Tournament, making this matchup especially crucial.

Georgia Tech (13-14, 7-9 ACC) has struggled on the road all season (1-8 away from home), while Pitt (16-11, 7-9 ACC) has been strong at home (12-3) but needs to find consistency.

Which team will step up when it matters most?

Georgia Tech Must Solve Road Woes

The Yellow Jackets’ road struggles continued in their 69-54 loss to Boston College last game, marking their lowest-scoring effort of the season while shooting just 32.1% from the field.

Coach Damon Stoudamire didn’t sugarcoat it.

“We just didn’t play that well. We weren’t passing the ball. We weren’t sharing the ball; the ball wasn’t going side to side, and everyone was over-dribbling,” he said.

If Georgia Tech wants to break through in Pittsburgh, they’ll need:

• Baye Ndongo to stay hot – He has five double-doubles in his last six games and posted 17 points and 15 rebounds against Boston College.
• Lance Terry to step up – The team’s leading scorer (14.6 PPG) needs to find his rhythm after a tough shooting night.
• Better ball movement – Stoudamire’s biggest frustration has been the lack of team play offensively.

Can the Yellow Jackets finally steal a road win, or will their struggles continue?

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Pitt Needs to Regain Consistency

Pitt had been showing signs of life before stumbling in a 76-72 road loss to Notre Dame. The Panthers trailed by 11 late in the game and couldn’t complete their comeback.

Coach Jeff Capel pointed to defensive lapses and turnovers as the key issues.

“We couldn’t get stops. For them to score 46 points in the second half — we did not do a good job of valuing the basketball,” he said.

Pitt’s keys to victory:

• Protect home court – The Panthers are 12-3 at home, a record that suggests a strong bounce-back effort.
• Jaland Lowe & Ishmael Leggett must lead the way – Both guards are averaging 16.4 points per game and will need to take control of the offense.
• Cameron Corhen needs another big night – He dropped a season-high 20 points against Notre Dame and could be a difference-maker again.

The Panthers have the talent, but will they bring the defensive focus needed to get the job done?

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Final Thoughts: Who Has the Edge?

Both teams are fighting for a first-round bye in the ACC Tournament, and this game could go a long way in determining their postseason fate.

• Pitt has the home-court advantage and a more reliable offense.
• Georgia Tech needs to prove they can win on the road.

Which team will bounce back when it matters most?

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