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Virginia Basketball: ‘Hoos handle Georgia Tech, back in first-place tie in ACC

Chris Graham

uva georgia techSecond-ranked Virginia took control early and cruised to an 81-51 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday in ACC action.

The win clinches a double-bye in the upcoming ACC Tournament for the ‘Hoos (25-2, 13-2), who are tied atop the conference standings with North Carolina heading into the weekend.

Georgia Tech (12-17, 4-12 ACC) led 11-7 on a three-pointer by Kristian Sjolund at the 14:55 mark, but UVA took control with an 16-2 run over the next 5:08.

The lead was 41-22 at the half, and it never got closer in the final 20 minutes.

Ty Jerome led an efficient UVA offense with 19 points (8-of-13 FG). De’Andre Hunter had 18 points (6-of-10 FG).

Braxton Key had eight points and six rebounds, and Kihei Clark had eight points and dished out a team-high six assists.

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].