Georgia Tech Dominates Lafayette in High-Scoring Affair
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · McCamish Pavilion
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 95, Lafayette Leopards 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Lafayette Leopards vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat Lafayette Leopards 95-81 at McCamish Pavilion on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in Lafayette Leopards vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets triumphed over the Lafayette Leopards with a final score of 95-81 at McCamish Pavilion. This matchup showcased the disparity in performance between the two teams, with Georgia Tech boasting a home record of 8-4 compared to Lafayette's away record of 3-10. The Yellow Jackets have been in solid form recently, winning six of their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 75.5 points scored while allowing 71.6 points during this stretch. In their most recent game, they defeated the Marist Red Foxes 87-76 on December 17, further solidifying their home advantage, where they have a record of 6-1.
Conversely, Lafayette has struggled significantly, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 67.7 points scored and allowed 77.6 points during this period. Their latest outing resulted in a loss to the Charlotte 49ers, where they fell 67-81 on December 19. Lafayette's away struggles are evident, as they have yet to secure a win in five attempts on the road this season.
The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the action intense. Notable moments included Lamar Washington making crucial free throws and a 26-foot three-point jumper that showcased Lafayette's effort to close the gap. However, Georgia Tech maintained control throughout the game, ultimately securing the win with a dominant offensive display.
The betting market reflected Georgia Tech's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -16.5 in favor of the Yellow Jackets, indicating a high level of confidence in their ability to win decisively. The total for the game was set at 147.5, which was surpassed by the final score, highlighting the offensive capabilities of both teams.
Conditions at McCamish Pavilion were conducive to scoring, and the Yellow Jackets capitalized on their home court advantage. Fans witnessed a high-paced game, with Georgia Tech's scoring prowess on full display as they outperformed their season averages.
As the game unfolded, viewers could observe key players like Kai Murdock and Akai Fleming contributing significantly to Georgia Tech's scoring, while Lafayette's Lamar Washington attempted to rally his team with critical shots. The final score reflected Georgia Tech's dominance, as they pushed through the second half to secure a comfortable victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GT -16.5 | 147.5 o -105 / u -115 | Lafayette Leopards +1000 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -1800 |
Leaders
- PointsKowacie Reeves Jr.20Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsLamar Washington10Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsKowacie Reeves Jr.9Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- PointsMark Butler20Lafayette Leopards
- AssistsMark Butler8Lafayette Leopards
- ReboundsChristian Humphrey-Rembert8Lafayette Leopards
Recent form
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Last 10: 6-4Streak W275.5 scored · 71.6 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W87-76vs Marist Red FoxesDec 17
- W79-67vs Monmouth HawksDec 6
- L73-85vs Mississippi State BulldogsDec 4
- L74-84at Drake BulldogsNov 29
- L61-75at DePaul Blue DemonsNov 29
- W82-66vs West Georgia WolvesNov 23
- W68-66vs Georgia Southern EaglesNov 19
- L87-92at Georgia BulldogsNov 15
- W70-60vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 11
- W74-45vs Bryant BulldogsNov 8
Lafayette Leopards
Last 10: 2-8Streak L267.7 scored · 77.6 allowed per game0-5 away
- L67-81at Charlotte 49ersDec 19
- L72-74at Pennsylvania QuakersDec 8
- W79-71vs Mercyhurst LakersDec 6
- L74-88vs Monmouth HawksNov 30
- W55-37vs Ball State CardinalsNov 29
- L63-76vs Le Moyne DolphinsNov 28
- L70-74at Stonehill SkyhawksNov 21
- L59-81at West Virginia MountaineersNov 18
- L78-97vs Cornell Big RedNov 13
- L60-97at Texas LonghornsNov 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
| 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 | Lafayette Leopards | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-61 | 30-60 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 11-34 | 9-16 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 56 |
| Free throws | 16-21 | 26-30 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 87 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 27 |
| Assists | 17 | 21 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 38 |
| Fouls | 22 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 2 | 90 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half57-61Mark Butler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-61Shareef Jackson makes layup (Caleb Williams assists)
- 2nd Half59-62Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Akai Fleming makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half61-64Caleb Williams makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-66Peyton Marshall makes layup
- 2nd Half61-68Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half63-68Mark Butler makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half63-69Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-71Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-73Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half63-75Peyton Marshall makes layup (Kowacie Reeves Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half64-75Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-75Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-76Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-77Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Mark Butler makes layup
- 2nd Half67-78Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-78Kai Murdock makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mark Butler assists)
- 2nd Half70-79Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-80Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-80Andrew Phillips makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-80Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-80Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-81Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-82Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-82Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-82Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-84Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-84Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-86Lamar Washington makes layup (Akai Fleming assists)
- 2nd Half76-87Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-87Kai Murdock makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caleb Williams assists)
- 2nd Half79-90Lamar Washington makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half80-90Mark Butler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-90Mark Butler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-91Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-92Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-95Akai Fleming makes 26-foot three point jumper (Lamar Washington assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, below favours Lafayette Leopards.
Venue
- McCamish PavilionAtlanta, GA
- Attendance4987
- OfficialsJustin Porterfield, A.J. Desai, Anthony Eades
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