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Second Half Surge Lifts Tech over EKU
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech basketball (3-0) came out of the halftime break on a mission, going on two 7-0 scoring runs to defeat Eastern Kentucky (2-1) by a final score of 85-71 on Tuesday night from inside McCamish Pavilion, in Atlanta.
After a slow start, the Jackets entered the halftime break, down 42-41. Tech was rebounding well, but a high-pressure defense from EKU was keeping the offense out of rhythm. That changed in the second half, as Tech upped the intensity on defense while staying aggressive on the glass and taking better care of the ball, leading to two 7-0 scoring runs in the first eight minutes of the second half and eventually, a 14-point win.