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)