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Jackets stall in the second half, lose comeback bid 62-58 to VT

Jackets stall in the second half, lose comeback bid 62-58 to VT

ATLANTA- In another classic 2021-22 Georgia Tech men’s basketball game, the Jackets’ offense disappeared at the worst time possible allowing Virginia Tech to build enough of a lead to withstand a great final five minutes defensively. The Hokies got the sweep of the Jackets 62-58 thanks to a late clutch free throw by Hunter Cattoor and an ice-cold stretch for the Jackets after Rodney Howard fouled out.

The biggest difference in the game for the Jackets came in the second half where they shot just 34.6-percent as a team after shooting 51.9-percent in the first half and were just 1-for-8 from three. The Hokies struggled in the first half shooting 33.3-percent and 3-14 from three, but turned it up to 44.8-percent in the second half and had two more makes from the free-throw line.

After four strong games in a row, Rodney Howard played just 18 minutes with eight points and four rebounds as he battled foul trouble.

“We’re just better with Rodney on the floor. I mean, he probably would…

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