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Recap - Georgia Tech Defeats Penn State 82-81

Georgia Tech got 20 points from Tafara Gapare as they ran past Penn State 82-81 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Georgia Tech was a +3.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Georgia Tech got 15 points from Kowacie Reeves Jr. and another 12 points from Baye Ndongo. Naithan George contributed 8 assists, while Baye Ndongo cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.

Penn State got 23 points from Kanye Clary in a losing cause and another 18 points from Ace Baldwin Jr.. Ace Baldwin Jr. contributed 7 assists for them, while Qudus Wahab had 10 rebounds.

Georgia Tech was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Georgia Tech as they grabbed 48 boards, while Penn State only had 27

Georgia Tech heads into a battle against UMass. Penn State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Lemoyne.