Georgia Tech season ends with another loss
Although their season came to an end Saturday, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets did not close this campaign without a battle.
However, despite enjoying a lead at the half, Georgia Tech could not hold on, as host Clemson rallied for a 79-76 victory.
The Yellow Jackets (11-20, 2-16 ACC) finished their season with 12 straight losses and suffered their first 20-loss season since the 2021-22 season (12-20).
Jaeden Mustaf led Georgia Tech with 28 points. Kowacie Reeves Jr. added 20 in his final collegiate game and Akai Fleming scored 18 for the Yellow Jackets.
Butta Johnson and Nick Davidson each scored 15 points for Clemson (22-9, 12-6 ACC), which erased a six-point halftime deficit and outscored Georgia Tech 46-37 in the second half to secure the win. The Tigers had four players score in double figures and closed the game at the free-throw line in the final seconds.
Georgia Tech (11-20, 2-16 ACC) led 39-33 at halftime. Clemson responded with a quick run to erase the deficit. A 3-pointer by Johnson and a layup from Carter Welling helped tie the game at 47 midway through the half.
The teams traded the lead several times before Clemson pulled ahead. Johnson drilled a 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining to extend the Tigers’ lead to 75-70 and they sealed the victory with free throws in the final seconds.
Welling added 13, and Ace Buckner finished with 10 for Clemson.
Clemson opens ACC Tournament play Wednesday as the No. 5 seed. Georgia Tech did not qualify for the conference tournament.
Material from The Associated Press was used in this article.
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