Notre Dame Tops Georgia Tech 89-74 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Purcell Pavilion
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 89, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 89-74 at Purcell Pavilion on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a decisive victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, winning 89-74 in a game held at Purcell Pavilion. This matchup was particularly significant as both teams have struggled in recent weeks, with Notre Dame's record now standing at 12-14 and Georgia Tech at 11-15. The victory for Notre Dame comes after a tough stretch, having lost their previous five games. In contrast, Georgia Tech has faced similar challenges, entering this game on a six-game losing streak.
In terms of recent form, Notre Dame's last ten games show a record of 1-9, with an average of 73.7 points scored and 83.4 points allowed per game. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, with an average of 78.8 points scored and 86.6 points allowed. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, also holds a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, averaging 72.4 points scored and 84.3 points allowed. Their last five games reflect a similar struggle, with an average of 72.8 points scored and 86.0 points allowed.
The home and away records further illustrate the difficulties both teams have faced. Notre Dame has a home record of 1-4 in their last five games, while Georgia Tech has struggled on the road with an away record of 1-4. The previous meetings between these two teams were split, with each team winning once in their last two encounters. Notre Dame won their last matchup on January 29, 2025, with a score of 71-68, while Georgia Tech claimed a victory earlier in the season on December 31, 2024, winning 86-75.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Notre Dame favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds indicated a moneyline of -265 for Notre Dame and +215 for Georgia Tech.
The conditions during the game were conducive to scoring, as evidenced by the final score. Notre Dame's offensive performance was highlighted by several key plays in the second half, including a 23-foot three-point jumper by Chas Kelley III and a series of free throws by Garrett Sundra and Braeden Shrewsberry that helped extend their lead. The Irish maintained control throughout the second half, ultimately securing the win with a final score of 89-74.
Viewers should note the effectiveness of Notre Dame's offense, particularly in the second half, where they capitalized on their scoring opportunities to pull away from Georgia Tech. The game showcased the Irish's ability to rebound from their recent struggles, while Georgia Tech will need to address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ND -5.5 | 150.5 o -108 / u -112 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +215 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -265 |
Leaders
- PointsCole Certa37Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- AssistsBraeden Shrewsberry4Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- ReboundsLogan Imes9Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- PointsKowacie Reeves Jr.16Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsEric Chatfield Jr.4Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsBaye Ndongo12Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Recent form
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last 10: 1-9Streak L573.7 scored · 83.4 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L81-89at SMU MustangsFeb 11
- L79-82vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 7
- L65-76at Louisville CardinalsFeb 5
- L72-86at Syracuse OrangeJan 31
- L97-100vs Virginia CavaliersJan 28
- W68-64vs Boston College EaglesJan 24
- L69-91at North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 22
- L76-89at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 17
- L69-81vs Miami HurricanesJan 14
- L61-76vs Clemson TigersJan 10
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Last 10: 1-9Streak L672.4 scored · 84.3 allowed per game1-4 away
- L67-83vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 12
- L72-95at Stanford CardinalFeb 8
- L85-90at California Golden BearsFeb 5
- L75-91vs North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 31
- L65-71at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 28
- L63-77vs Clemson TigersJan 24
- W78-74at NC State WolfpackJan 17
- L66-89vs Pittsburgh PanthersJan 15
- L81-91at Miami HurricanesJan 10
- L72-82vs Syracuse OrangeJan 7
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 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-53 | 29-59 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 11-30 | 14-28 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 50 |
| Free throws | 13-14 | 17-19 |
| Free throw % | 93 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 23 |
| Assists | 12 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 30 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 1 | 91 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-55Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-55Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-57Logan Imes makes layup
- 2nd Half39-59Cole Certa makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-59Akai Fleming makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half43-59Akai Fleming makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half44-59Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-62Logan Imes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half44-64Carson Towt makes 1-foot dunk (Braeden Shrewsberry assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Cole Certa makes driving layup (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half44-68Carson Towt makes layup
- 2nd Half47-68Akai Fleming makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eric Chatfield Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half47-69Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-70Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-70Baye Ndongo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-70Baye Ndongo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-70Baye Ndongo makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half51-73Cole Certa makes 26-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
- 2nd Half52-73Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-73Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-76Cole Certa makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braeden Shrewsberry assists)
- 2nd Half53-78Cole Certa makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-78Eric Chatfield Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chas Kelley III assists)
- 2nd Half59-78Chas Kelley III makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half59-79Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-80Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-80Chas Kelley III makes 22-foot three point jumper (Eric Chatfield Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half62-81Braeden Shrewsberry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-82Braeden Shrewsberry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-82Jaeden Mustaf makes 25-foot three point jumper (Akai Fleming assists)
- 2nd Half65-83Sir Mohammed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-84Sir Mohammed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-84Chas Kelley III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaeden Mustaf assists)
- 2nd Half68-85Garrett Sundra makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-86Braeden Shrewsberry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-87Braeden Shrewsberry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-87Eric Chatfield Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-88Garrett Sundra makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-89Garrett Sundra makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-89Jaeden Mustaf makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eric Chatfield Jr. assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish, below favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Venue
- Purcell PavilionSouth Bend, IN
- Attendance5906
- OfficialsBill Covington Jr., Trey Styons, Michael Palau
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