NCAAB Game Recap - Georgia Tech at North Carolina State
Wed Mar 6, 2019 9:00 PM EST

Bry
63
StFPA
67
F
Merrim
46
FaDi
84
F
Detr
88
NoKY
99
F
LIU
71
SacHr
62
F
YSU
84
Oakl
88
F
StFNY
65
RobM
69
F(OT)
SIU-E
68
MorSt
72
F
TN-M
78
E IL
71
F
LSU
79
Fla
78
F(OT)
Marq
64
Seton
73
F
Mizzu
64
UGA
39
F
USM
59
ODU
52
F
Rice
79
UNCC
70
F
FIU
78
Marsh
94
F
LaTec
72
FAU
69
F
IaSt
75
WVU
90
F
PSU
66
Rut
65
F
Rich
79
UMass
87
F
StBon
46
David
64
F
GrgWas
56
Ford
67
F
LaSal
39
Dayt
70
F
UTSA
81
W Ky
76
F(OT)
CenAR
91
SHSU
87
F
TXAMC
59
McNee
50
F
NOrl
67
SeLA
81
F
NWSt
60
Nich
83
F
SoFL
75
Tul
70
F
InWor
111
HCU
118
F
Prov
70
Crei
76
F(OT)
Duques
75
StLou
85
F
GTown
69
DeP
101
F
Ark
84
Vand
48
F
MTSU
69
UTEP
53
F
Bois
72
NM
73
F
OhSt
50
NW
68
F
GaTec
63
NCSU
61
F
OkSt
67
Baylor
64
F
Clem
64
ND
62
F
OrSt
76
Wash
81
F(OT)
Fres
76
SDSU
74
F
Wyo
81
SJSU
71
F
UCRiv
57
LongB
70
F
Oreg
72
WaSt
61
F

Mar 6, 2019, 9:00 PM EST

Final

1

2

T

Georgia Tech

28

35

63

North Carolina State

33

28

61

Georgia Tech edges NC State, 63-61
Thu Mar 7, 2019 12:39 AM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) With 5.5 seconds remaining, Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner told his players during a timeout that they were going to find a way to win the game.

Guard Jose Alvarado proved Pastner right by dashing the length of the court and passing to James Banks III for a two-handed, go-ahead dunk with one second remaining, stunning N.C. State in a 63-61 win Wednesday night at PNC Arena.

Banks, who led Georgia Tech with 19 points, was fouled on the play and made a free throw to complete the 3-point play for a two-point margin. N.C. State (20-10, 8-9 ACC) countered by completing a long pass to C.J. Bryce, but his shot from the top of the key bounced off the rim.

The Yellow Jackets (14-17, 6-12) led by eight with eight minutes remaining, but N.C. State guard Markell Johnson scored 12 of his team-high 17 points in 3 1/2 minutes to give the Wolfpack a chance to win. With N.C. State trailing by two, Johnson was well-guarded as he maneuvered on the baseline.

But he found teammate Torin Dorn open on the wing for a 3-pointer that put N.C. State ahead 61-60 with 5.5 seconds left. Then Pastner called a play for Alvarado and watched him deliver the win.

"The play we drew up was really good and I got up to full speed," Alvarado said. "I just made a play that I saw open and it went the right way."

After committing 12 turnovers in the first half and trailing 31-26 at halftime, the Yellow Jackets took better care of the ball in the second half. Georgia Tech committed just four turnovers after halftime and shot 58.1 percent from the field as Banks and Raleigh native Moses Wright, who scored 18 points, delivered points in the low post with a combination of skill and power.

Banks made all eight of his field goal attempts and also grabbed nine rebounds and blocked five shots. And he and Alvarado combined for a perfect play when the team needed it most. Alvarado drew a defender and passed to Banks, who delivered the dunk while being fouled.

"We executed our assignments," Pastner said. "We did our job. We talk about discipline all the time, knowing our job and doing our job. And we had good discipline. Jose made a good decision not to pull up. He kept attacking the basket, and then found James."

N.C. State was held to 31.9 percent from the field as normally sure-shooting guard Braxton Beverly shot 0-for-8, including 0-for-7 from 3-point range.

"It's unfortunate because we had a great opportunity here," N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts said. "And obviously we didn't get it done."

BIG PICTURE

Georgia Tech: Winning three of the last five games was a good way to finish the regular season after previously suffering through a seven-game losing streak. Posting their first win away from home since Jan. 12 should give the Yellow Jackets some optimism and confidence heading into the ACC Tournament.

N.C. State: Losing at home to an opponent that has struggled for much of the season won't help N.C. State's NCAA Tournament hopes. Keatts said he didn't know what effect the loss would have on the Wolfpack's chances for an at-large bid. "I don't think anybody knows," he said.

KEY STAT

Georgia Tech's unselfish play was illustrated by its 17 assists on 25 field goal attempts. That means more than two-thirds of the Yellow Jackets' field goals - including the last one - were assisted.

QUICK HITS

DJ Funderburk scored 12 of his 15 points in the first half for N.C. State... Georgia Tech attempted just five 3-pointers in the game, making one... The Wolfpack shot just 8 for 35 (22.9%) from 3-point range.

UP NEXT

Georgia Tech: Has the weekend off before meeting an opponent to be determined Tuesday in the ACC Tournament.

N.C. State: Visits Boston College at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Leaders

Georgia Tech PTS +/- AST REB ST BLK
J. Banks III 19 0 3 9 1 5
M. Wright 18 0 0 8 0 2
North Carolina State PTS +/- AST REB ST BLK
M. Johnson 17 0 5 5 0 0
D. Funderburk 15 0 0 6 0 3

Team Comparison

GaTec NCSU
Points For 63 61
Field Goals 25/43-58% 22/69-32%
Three Pointers 1/5-20% 8/35-23%
Free Throws 12/20-60% 9/11-82%
Offensive Rebounds 3 16
Defensive Rebounds 32 20
Rebounds 39 40
Blocks 7 5
Steals 5 5
Turnovers 16 8
Personal Fouls 9 17
Technical Fouls 0 0
Ejections 0 0

2018-19 Reg Season - GaTec Leads Series 1-0

Date Result Away Pts Ldr Home Pts Ldr
Wed Mar 6 GaTec 63 @ NCSU 61 J. Banks III 19 M. Johnson 17

Game Information

Stadium: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
Attendance: 15,803
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