Georgia Tech had a must win to boost their moral before the ACC tournament, and possibly the NCAA tournament if they are lucky. This was despite the 18 point effort by both Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal and Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors. Georgia Tech lost with a final score of 88-82. The beginning of the game was very intense, with both teams playing a physical game. Virginia Tech came out of the gates ready for a goal, as you can see with the bench sitting in a similar fashion.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal (31) goes up for a difficult layup during the physical matchup.

Georgia Tech forward Zachary Peacock (35) tries to drive to ball to the basket.

Georgia Tech forward Zachary Peacock (35) attempts for a pull up shooter.

Virginia Tech guard Malcolm Delaney (23) is hurt during an ensuing play.

Virginia Tech forward JT Thompson goes around the Georgia Tech defense for a layup.

Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell (13) goes up for a layup.

Virginia Tech guard Erick Green (11) slices through the lane for a layup.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal (31) gets past the defender for a hook shot.

Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors (14) goes for a jumper over Virginia Tech defense.

Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert (1) drives the ball in, ending the day with 16 points.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal (31) jumps up for the easy dunk.

Georgia Tech forward Glen Rice Jr. (41) is boxed out during the foul shot.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal (31) pulls up for a jump shot.

A tough layup from Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors (14)

Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors (14) is fouled as he jumps up for a shot.

Another shot of Georgia Tech forward Zachary Peacock (35) and Virginia Tech forward JT Thompson (33) waiting for the rebound.

A jam from Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors (14).

One of the last attempts from Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors, when the offense could not convert the 6 point deficit.

An emotional end to the game for Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert (1).

As well for the bench.