GarageGabs

Despite falling behind by 15 points in the 1st half to NC State, Georgia Tech was able to rally in the 2nd half to beat State, 74-65.  It was pretty obvious State just got tired.  They were running on all cylinders in the first half, but the minutes really began to add up in the 2nd half.  All 5 starters played 33 minutes or more, with only 2 other players playing.  The effort was just not as intense, passes not as crisp, and I thought Engin Atsur was going to die.

Anyway, credit to Tech where credit is due.  They hung tough, and went on an incredible run after the 9 minute mark of half 2.  Javaris  Crittenton, after only scoring 6 in the first half (including a 3/4 court hail mary at the buzzer) scored 15 second half points to lead the Jackets back.  Not crying foul here, but Tech’s run was aided by the men in stripes, they seemed to pocket their whistles in the second half as Georgia Tech got more physical, but oh well, I’ll take it, those kind of calls will benefit the Pack when they have a full bench.  Sidney Lowe has the guys on the right track.

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Also in the ACC tonight, Virginia leads Maryland at the half, 41-31.

Georgia Tech 74 N.C. State 65 (yahoo!)