- Matchup: Florida State Seminoles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-17) will square off against the Florida State Seminoles (14-14) at McCamish Pavilion this Saturday.
The Florida State Seminoles faced off against Miami, suffering a loss with a final score of 83-73 in their latest game. They were called for 18 fouls while Miami was tagged with 17. From beyond the arc, the Seminoles made 9 out of 21 attempts. Miami shot 63.2% from the free throw line, hitting 12 of 19. They collected a total of 41 rebounds (15 offensive, 26 defensive) and had no blocks in the contest. Miami also recorded 15 assists and managed 7 steals against the Seminoles. Defensively, Florida State allowed Miami to shoot 52.5% from the field, permitting 31 of 59 shots to go in. Florida State achieved 12 assists in the game, forced their opponents into 17 turnovers, and earned 7 steals themselves. On the rebounding front, they secured 21 rebounds, with 5 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, the Seminoles converted 11 of their 16 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 68.8%. They finished the game with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (27 out of 59) and made 8 of 28 three-point attempts.
Lajae Jones was notable in this outing, contributing 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting. He played for 35 minutes, grabbed 2 rebounds, and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 57.1%, though he did not record any assists.
Entering this matchup, Florida State holds a season record of 14-14. The team averages 11.2 turnovers per game and commits approximately 18.3 personal fouls per contest. In terms of rebounds, Florida State averages 36.0 per game and has accumulated 395 assists this season, ranking them 202nd nationally for assists. They shoot 31.9% from three-point land (285 of 894) and have a free throw shooting percentage of 72.2%. Offensively, they average 79.7 points per game (97th in Division 1) while shooting 42.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Seminoles force 14.0 turnovers per game and draw approximately 18.0 fouls. This season, they rank 280th in college basketball for allowing assists, with 424 surrendered. Their defensive performance permits opponents to shoot 44.8% (761 of 1,699) and allows 38.2 rebounds per game. Florida State has allowed 34.5% shooting from three-point range and ranks 291st in points allowed per game with an average of 77.9.
In their previous game, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fell to Louisville with a score of 87-70. In that contest, the Yellow Jackets secured 19 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 29 rebounds. They committed 16 turnovers while managing to collect 9 steals. Louisville committed 13 fouls, which allowed Georgia Tech to make 12 free throw attempts, converting 11 for a shooting percentage of 91.7%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Yellow Jackets made just 3 of 18 attempts (16.7%). By the end of the game, Georgia Tech posted a shooting percentage of 45.9%, going 28 for 61 from the field. They allowed Louisville to shoot 51.9% (27 of 52) and saw them nail 14 of 31 three-point attempts, finishing at 45.2%. Georgia Tech allowed their opponents to grab a total of 28 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards.
Baye Ndongo made a significant contribution for the Yellow Jackets, ending the game with 17 points in 37 minutes, along with 4 assists. He shot 50.0% from the field (7 of 14) and pulled down 7 rebounds.
This season, Georgia Tech boasts a record of 11-17. Offensively, they are shooting 44.5% from the field, ranking 225th in Division 1. The Yellow Jackets have scored a total of 2,075 points (averaging 74.1 points per game) and claim an average of 37.4 rebounds per contest. They average 15.9 assists (72nd in D-1) and turn over the ball 13.4 times per game. The Yellow Jackets commit approximately 17.8 fouls per game and convert 70.1% of their free throws.
Defensively, Georgia Tech allows 33.7% shooting from three-point range (263 of 781) and their opponents convert 71.1% of free throw attempts. They allow an average of 14.8 assists and 36.5 rebounds per game, ranking 280th and 306th, respectively, in the nation. The Yellow Jackets rank 278th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 77.3 and forcing 11.4 turnovers per game while permitting opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field (82nd in college basketball).
Who will prevail in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Georgia Tech
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