Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 78, NC State Wolfpack 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated NC State Wolfpack 78–74 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 18:08 swung win probability 31% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NC State Wolfpack lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 34 | 44 | 78 |
| NC State Wolfpack | 35 | 39 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 18:08 swung win probability 31% → 85%.
Why NC State Wolfpack lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 13:42 (win probability 81% → 38% for the home side).
- Shot 46.8% eFG vs a 55.0% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 12–0 | H1 13:42 | 81% → 38% |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 8–0 | H1 2:51 | 60% → 23% |
| NC State Wolfpack | 12–0 | H2 18:08 | 31% → 85% |