Georgia Tech Looks to Extend Undefeated Start Against UNC Asheville

Georgia Tech will try to move to 4-0 when it faces UNC Asheville at 4 p.m. EST on November 14 in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets are 3-0 after beating Eastern Kentucky 85-71, with sophomore Tylis Jordan leading the way with 27 points. It is Georgia Tech’s first 3-0 start since the 2012-13 season.

Georgia Tech coach Cross said his team responded to a difficult first half by taking better care of the ball and improving its work on the boards. The Yellow Jackets also limited Eastern Kentucky to more than 30 points below its scoring average.

UNC Asheville enters at 2-2, having beaten West Georgia and Erskine but fallen to Richmond and Western Carolina. Connor Dubsky is averaging 13 points per game, while Daniel Thomas leads the Bulldogs with seven rebounds per game and is shooting 63.2% from the field. Ja’Corey Lipkins scored 16 points in the team’s win over West Georgia.

Jordan’s recent performance has drawn attention, and Georgia Tech could also look to Victor Valdes, who had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists against Eastern Kentucky. Georgia Tech is favored, with an ESPN Analytics win probability of 87.2%. The preview projects an 85-62 Yellow Jackets victory.