Georgia Tech Erases 14-Point Deficit to Clinch 88-85 Victory Over Howard

Miles Kelly's 27 points, key go-ahead 3-pointer, and crucial free-throws secure comeback win for Georgia Tech, despite their low 3-point and free throw success rate.

• Despite a woeful 22.2% success rate from 3-point range and a 59.3% effort from the foul line, Georgia Tech managed to erase a 14-point deficit and achieve an 88-85 victory over Howard.
• Miles Kelly was the standout player for Georgia Tech with 27 points, including a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer and a series of free throws in the dying moments of the game to secure the win.
• Kelly's contributions were supplemented by Tyzhaun Claude and Kowacie Reeves Jr., who scored 19 and 15 points respectively, while Reeves Jr. also collected seven rebounds.
• Howard's best performers were Shy Odom, who notched 22 points and seven rebounds, and Bryce Harris with 17 points and eight rebounds. Joshua Strong also chipped in with 18 points off the bench, including three 3-pointers.
• Despite leading 47-43 in the second half, Howard was unable to hold off Georgia Tech's comeback spearheaded by a 16-2 run that included three straight layups from Kelly and a 3-pointer from Deebo Coleman.

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