Georgia Tech Edges NC State in Thrilling Finish
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Lenovo Center
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 78, NC State Wolfpack 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs NC State Wolfpack?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat NC State Wolfpack 78-74 at Lenovo Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs NC State Wolfpack?
NC State Wolfpack were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets triumphed over the NC State Wolfpack with a final score of 78-74 at the Lenovo Center. This victory marks a significant achievement for Georgia Tech, as they had previously lost to NC State in their last meeting on March 1, 2025, where they fell 62-87. The win also adds to Georgia Tech's current momentum, as they have been struggling recently, entering the game on a three-game losing streak.
Georgia Tech's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They have averaged 78.6 points scored per game while allowing 77.4 points. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, as they have only managed to secure one victory, averaging 72.6 points scored and conceding 80.0 points. In contrast, NC State has been performing better, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with an impressive average of 81.6 points scored and 67.5 points allowed. The Wolfpack entered the game with a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Florida State 113-69 and Boston College 79-71.
At home, NC State has a record of 5-2, showing strength on their court. Georgia Tech, however, has struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-2 this season. This game was crucial for both teams, as they sought to improve their standings and capitalize on their respective home and away records.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored NC State significantly, with a spread of -17.5 points and a moneyline of -2400. Georgia Tech's moneyline was set at 1200, indicating that they were considered the underdogs in this matchup. The total points for the game were set at 154.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair, which ultimately played out as both teams showcased their offensive capabilities.
The game was characterized by several key scoring plays in the second half that shifted the momentum in favor of Georgia Tech. Notably, Kowacie Reeves Jr. hit a crucial 26-foot three-point jumper, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 74-66. Quadir Copeland also made significant contributions, including a 29-foot three-point jumper assisted by Alyn Breed and another long-range shot that helped maintain their advantage. Lamar Washington's driving layup and subsequent free throws further solidified Georgia Tech's lead as they fought off NC State's attempts to close the gap.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players in this important conference matchup. The atmosphere at the Lenovo Center was electric, with fans eager to support their respective teams as they battled for crucial conference standings.
As the game concluded, NC State's hopes of a comeback fell short, and they were unable to overcome the deficit created by Georgia Tech's strong second-half performance. The final score of 78-74 not only reflects Georgia Tech's resilience but also highlights the competitive nature of college basketball, where every game can dramatically impact a team's season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NCSU -17.5 | 154.5 o -112 / u -108 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +1200 · NC State Wolfpack -2400 |
Leaders
- PointsQuadir Copeland16NC State Wolfpack
- AssistsQuadir Copeland6NC State Wolfpack
- ReboundsVen-Allen Lubin7NC State Wolfpack
- PointsKowacie Reeves Jr.21Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsKowacie Reeves Jr.3Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsJaeden Mustaf10Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Recent form
NC State Wolfpack
Last 10: 7-3Streak W281.6 scored · 67.5 allowed per game5-2 at home
- W113-69at Florida State SeminolesJan 10
- W79-71at Boston College EaglesJan 7
- L61-76vs Virginia CavaliersJan 3
- W70-57vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 31
- W76-62vs Ole Miss RebelsDec 21
- W108-72vs Texas Southern TigersDec 18
- L76-77vs Kansas JayhawksDec 13
- W85-45vs Liberty FlamesDec 11
- W75-63vs UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 6
- L73-83at Auburn TigersDec 4
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Last 10: 5-5Streak L378.6 scored · 77.4 allowed per game0-2 away
- L66-89vs Pittsburgh PanthersJan 15
- L81-91at Miami HurricanesJan 10
- L72-82vs Syracuse OrangeJan 7
- W65-53vs Boston College EaglesJan 3
- L79-85at Duke Blue DevilsDec 31
- W89-65vs Florida A&M RattlersDec 28
- W95-81vs Lafayette LeopardsDec 20
- W87-76vs Marist Red FoxesDec 17
- W79-67vs Monmouth HawksDec 6
- L73-85vs Mississippi State BulldogsDec 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | NC State Wolfpack |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-52 | 23-62 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 10-22 | 12-33 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 36 |
| Free throws | 14-28 | 16-25 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 35 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 18 |
| Steals | 5 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 22 |
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 54 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-43Alyn Breed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-43Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-43Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-44Musa Sagnia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-45Musa Sagnia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-47Musa Sagnia makes 1-foot dunk (Darrion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half45-47Chas Kelley III makes 30-foot three point jumper (Kowacie Reeves Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half45-50Darrion Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tre Holloman assists)
- 2nd Half45-51Darrion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-52Darrion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-52Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half47-55Terrance Arceneaux makes 23-foot three point jumper (Matt Able assists)
- 2nd Half50-55Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chas Kelley III assists)
- 2nd Half52-55Akai Fleming makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-55Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-56Tre Holloman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-56Baye Ndongo makes layup (Jaeden Mustaf assists)
- 2nd Half58-56Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Baye Ndongo assists)
- 2nd Half58-58Ven-Allen Lubin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-58Lamar Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half62-58Jaeden Mustaf makes layup
- 2nd Half63-58Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-58Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-61Paul McNeil Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper (Darrion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half68-61Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaeden Mustaf assists)
- 2nd Half68-64Paul McNeil Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half69-64Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-65Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-66Ven-Allen Lubin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-66Baye Ndongo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-66Baye Ndongo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-66Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half74-69Quadir Copeland makes 29-foot three point jumper (Alyn Breed assists)
- 2nd Half76-69Lamar Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-72Quadir Copeland makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half77-72Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-73Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-74Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-74Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours NC State Wolfpack, below favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Venue
- Lenovo CenterRaleigh, NC
- Attendance16378
- OfficialsBert Smith, A.J. Desai, Anthony Eades
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