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Whitlock Scores 29 Points to Send Georgia Tech Past Georgia Southern, 95-83
On Friday, Nasir Whitlock scored a game-high 29 points to lead The Yellow Jackets to a 95-83 victory over Georgia Southern in Atlanta, moving Georgia Tech to 2-0.
The Yellow Jackets have extended a seven-game winning streak against the Eagles dating to 1960, while head coach Scott Cross has begun his tenure with the program undefeated.
Georgia Tech shot 77% from the free-throw line on 47 attempts, while Georgia Southern connected on just 53.1% of 32 free throws, providing the margin of victory.
Despite Georgia Southern outrebounding the Atlantic Coast Conference opponent 45-34, the Yellow Jackets maintained control when Ilja Kurucs hit consecutive baskets to seal the 11-point lead.
Georgia Tech Hosts Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday at McCamish Pavilion, while Georgia Southern Hosts Mercer the same day, with both teams seeking momentum in their next contests.