Georgia Tech vs. Miami – Game Preview – January 16, 2022
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (13-3, 5-0 ACC) are attempting to add to a three-game win streak when they visit the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (8-5, 1-1 ACC) on Sunday, January 16, 2022. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET.
Lola Pendande’s 16 points led Miami (FL) to a 69-60 win against Clemson on Thursday in the team’s last outing.
Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 68-64 in the team’s last action on Thursday, led by Lorela Cubaj’s team-high 24 points.
Miami (FL) Team Stats
Miami (FL) enters the matchup with a 63.2 points per game average, 16.9 more than the 46.3 Georgia Tech allows per contest. The Hurricanes are 5-1 in games when they score at least 46 points.
The Hurricanes are shooting 67.2 percent from the charity stripe as a team, good for 10th in the ACC. Lashae Dwyer is leading Miami (FL) with 2.1 made free throws a game (shooting 70 percent from the line).
Georgia Tech Team Stats
The Yellow Jackets average per-game outing of 62.4 points is more than the 56 Miami (FL) gives up. When Georgia Tech reaches the 56-point mark, it is 10-0 on the year.
The Yellow Jackets are outshooting their opponents from distance this season, connecting on 5.8 three-pointers per game while giving up 3.9 made three-pointers to their opponents. When Georgia Tech shoots its average from beyond the arc this season, the Yellow Jackets are 7-1.
Miami (FL) Players to Watch
Kelsey Marshall is Miami (FL)’s leading scorer, averaging 13.6 points a contest, and best passer with 2.8 assists per game. Karla Erjavec adds 8.3 points for the Hurricanes, and Pendande contributes 8.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
When it comes to shooting the basketball, Marshall is the best bet for Miami (FL). She leads the team in made threes per game, hitting 2.8 three-pointers per contest while shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc.
Player stats reflect 12 of 12 games this season.
Georgia Tech Players to Watch
Cubaj grabs 12.1 boards and collects 4.3 assists to lead Georgia Tech, while also scoring 10.4 points per contest. Lotta-Maj Lahtinen leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring and averages 10.5 points and 3.8 assists per game.
Digna Strautmane’s 1.6 made three-pointers per contest makes her Georgia Tech’s most prolific three-point shooter. She knocks down 37 percent of her shots from beyond the arc.
Player stats reflect 16 of 16 games this season.
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