Georgia Tech Dominates Florida A&M with 89-65 Victory

In a commanding performance on Sunday, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers with a score of 89-65. Baye Ndongo led the charge for Georgia Tech, achieving a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. This victory marks the Yellow Jackets’ fourth consecutive win and improves their season record to 9-4.

Georgia Tech showcased a balanced offensive performance, with six players scoring in double figures. Chas Kelley III contributed significantly, scoring 14 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting. Other contributors included Akai Fleming with 12 points, Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Mouhamed Sylla each with 11 points, and Lamar Washington, who added 10 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds.

The Yellow Jackets maintained control of the game from the outset, leading for all but the first 14 seconds. A decisive 24-5 run before halftime enabled Georgia Tech to enter the locker room with a significant 43-21 lead. The momentum carried into the second half, where another strong run of 20-8 extended their lead to a game-high 34 points.

Florida A&M, now holding a record of 3-8, was led by Kaleb Washington, who scored 21 points, and Jaquan Sanders, who added 20 points. Despite their efforts, the Rattlers struggled to keep pace with Georgia Tech’s offensive strategy.

Looking ahead, Georgia Tech will face a challenging matchup against Duke as they begin their Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schedule on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Florida A&M will start their Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) schedule against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

This victory not only highlights Georgia Tech’s strong performance but also sets the stage for an important week ahead for both teams as they enter conference play.