Valdes free throw lifts Georgia Tech past UNC Asheville

Georgia Tech rallied from a halftime deficit and an 11-point second-half hole to remain unbeaten, edging UNC Asheville 75-74 in Atlanta on November 14, 2026. Tylis Jordan led the Yellow Jackets with 17 points.

The teams traded the lead late. Courtland Muldrew’s three-pointer put Georgia Tech ahead 65-63, but Khayri Dunn answered from beyond the arc. Georgia Tech later moved in front 74-71, only for Connor Dubsky to tie the game with a late three-pointer.

UNC Asheville’s Myles Mayfield then fouled a Georgia Tech player, sending Valdes to the line with one second remaining. Valdes made the first of two attempts for the winning point, and the Bulldogs could not get another shot away. Coach Mike Morrell initially appeared stunned by the foul, then joined players in consoling Mayfield.

Mayfield scored 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting. Georgia Tech shot 37% from the field but collected 19 offensive rebounds and outrebounded UNC Asheville 45-37. Jackson Fields had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets, while Kam Craft scored 13 and Kaiden Bailey added 11.

Georgia Tech, now 4-0, hosts Norfolk State on Tuesday. UNC Asheville, which fell to 2-3, hosts Tennessee Tech on Wednesday.