Georgia Tech Beats Virginia Tech 72-57, Shumpert Achieves Triple-Double

Georgia Tech continued its strong home play on Tuesday night, beating Virginia Tech 72-57 at Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Iman Shumpert led the Yellow Jackets with a triple-double, achieving 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Brian Oliver scored 28 points. The victory improved Georgia Tech's home record to 8-2, including a perfect 3-0 in ACC games at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.

Key Takeaways:

• Iman Shumpert achieved a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking the first time a Georgia Tech player has accomplished this feat since Kenny Anderson in 1989.
• Georgia Tech improved to 8-2 at home, including a 3-0 record in ACC games at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
• Virginia Tech suffered its second loss in its last 11 games, with Jeff Allen scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
• The Yellow Jackets struggled to defend against 3-point shots, ranking last in the ACC for all games, but ultimately limited Virginia Tech to 1-for-11 on 3-pointers.
• Brian Oliver scored four 3-pointers, including three in the final 10 minutes, helping Georgia Tech take the lead.
• Georgia Tech's Malcolm Delaney was held to just eight points, significantly below his 18.9-point average.
• Victor Davila contributed 13 points for Virginia Tech.

Statistics:

• Brian Oliver scored 28 points, shooting 4-for-7 from 3-point range.
• Iman Shumpert achieved a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
• Georgia Tech improved to 8-2 at home, including 3-0 in ACC games at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
• Virginia Tech suffered its second loss in its last 11 games, a 72-57 defeat.
• Jeff Allen scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Hokies.
• Georgia Tech limited Virginia Tech to 1-for-11 on 3-pointers.
• Malcolm Delaney was held to eight points, significantly below his 18.9-point average.
• Victor Davila scored 13 points for Virginia Tech.

Sources:

• The Associated Press (Atlanta, GA)