ATLANTA — Baye Ndongo scored 21 factors and his dunk with 44 seconds remaining pushed Georgia Tech forward for good because the Yellow Jackets beat No. 7 Duke 72-68 on Saturday, handing the Blue Devils their second loss this week to an unranked staff.
Miles Kelly had 16 factors and Kowacie Reeves Jr. had 14 factors for Georgia Tech (4-2, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference).
Duke (5-3, 0-1) trailed a lot of the sport, however the Blue Devils – who misplaced 80-75 on Wednesday at Arkansas – took a quick lead late earlier than falling.
Jeremy Roach paced Duke with 20 factors, and Kyle Filipowski and Caleb Foster added 12 every.
Georgia Tech opened rapidly, hitting 3-pointers on 4 of its first six possessions whereas Duke made its first shot after which missed its subsequent 9 because the Yellow Jackets constructed a 14-3 lead.
The Yellow Jackets led 35-31 at halftime, and moved to an 11-point lead earlier than the Blue Devils started whittling away.
HISTORY AT MCCAMISH
Georgia Tech has some historical past towards Duke at McCamish Pavilion. The Yellow Jackets beat the Blue Devils 81-77 in time beyond regulation on March 2, 2021, all however clinching an NCAA Tournament bid – which Tech verified days later by profitable the ACC Tournament underneath former head coach Josh Pastner.
BIG PICTURE
Duke: With Wednesday’s loss at Arkansas and Saturday’s largely uneven exhibiting, the Blue Devils will slip out of the highest 10.
Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets seem considerably improved, and the concept of returning to the NCAA Tournament is actual.
UP NEXT
Duke: The Blue Devils can be off for per week earlier than enjoying host to Charlotte subsequent Saturday.
Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets journey east Tuesday to face in-state rival Georgia.
