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Georgia Tech defeats Florida State, will take on Pitt in ACC Tournament

By Mike Vukovcan - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

Georgia Tech defeats Florida State, will take on Pitt in ACC Tournament Pittsburgh guard Greg Elliott (3) pulls down a rebound against Georgia Tech guard Lance Terry (0) during the first half of an NCCA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

By Mike Vukovcan - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Pitt’s first opponent in the 2023 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be Georgia Tech (15-17, 6-14), following their 61-60 last second win over Florida State (9-23, 7-13).

The Yellow Jackets trailed Florida State, 31-21 at halftime but went on to outscore them 40-29 in the second half to advance to tomorrow’s match-up against Pitt.

With the score tied at 60-60, Georgia Tech’s Ja’von Franklin was fouled with 0.02 left in the game and he made the first three throw to secure the win.

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