NC State Seeks Redemption Against Georgia Tech After Tough Road Loss

ATLANTA, Ga. — The NC State Wolfpack, struggling with a 10-game road losing streak, will face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Hank McCamish Pavilion. The upcoming matchup is critical for both teams, as the Wolfpack currently sit at 11-17 overall and 4-13 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while the Yellow Jackets boast a record of 14-14 and 8-9 in the ACC.

The Yellow Jackets come into this game following a 73-67 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday, where Duncan Powell led the team with 26 points. Meanwhile, NC State’s recent performance did not meet expectations, suffering a 74-60 defeat to Syracuse on Wednesday, with Dontrez Styles contributing 17 points.

This game is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET. Fans looking to attend can purchase tickets through various outlets, while viewers can catch the action live on the ACC Network.

Statistically, Georgia Tech averages 73.8 points per game, ranking 194th in college basketball, while allowing an average of 73.1 points on defense, placing 216th. Despite these numbers, the Yellow Jackets hold a positive scoring differential of +19. The team’s shooting from beyond the arc amounts to 7.5 three-pointers per game at a 34.1% success rate, significantly underperforming against the 8.7 three-pointers both made by opponents and at a 35.4% shooting percentage.

At home, Georgia Tech has seen improvement in scoring, averaging 78.3 points per game versus 67.5 on the road. However, their offensive production has decreased slightly in their last ten games, dropping to an average of just 72.1 points per game.

For NC State, the numbers are less favorable. They hold a -6 scoring differential, averaging 69.8 points (287th) and allowing 70.0 (122nd). They make 6.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 310th at a 32.0% success rate. The Wolfpack’s output tends to fluctuate, with them averaging just 66.8 points in their past ten games.

Key players for Georgia Tech include Lance Terry, who averages 14.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, and Naithan George, contributing 13.0 points and 6.2 assists. Likewise, the Wolfpack will rely on Marcus Hill, who averages 11.9 points and 3.9 rebounds, and Jayden Taylor, who adds 11.4 points and 1.6 assists.

The matchup between Georgia Tech and NC State promises to be an intriguing clash, with both teams aiming for a significant victory to bolster their standings as the season progresses.