Georgia Tech opens season with 75-55 win over Hampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Georgia Tech opened its season with a 75-55 victory against Hampton on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets jumped out to an early 11-1 lead and dominated the first half, holding Hampton to just 15 points by halftime. Colby Garland led Georgia Tech with 16 points, while Kam Craft contributed 12. Despite a brief resurgence from Hampton after the break, the deficit proved too large to overcome. Georgia Tech's strong rebounding performance, outmatching Hampton 59-33, was key to the victory. The Yellow Jackets next host Georgia Southern on Friday.
- •Georgia Tech led 42-15 at halftime.
- •Colby Garland scored 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
- •Kam Craft made two 3-pointers for 12 points.
- •Georgia Tech out-rebounded Hampton 59-33.
- •Hampton's Nehemiah Lawrence and Etienne Strothers each scored 10 points.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Colby Garland, Kam Craft power Georgia Tech past Hampton 75-55
"ATLANTA (AP) — Colby Garland scored 16 points, and Kam Craft added 12 as Georgia Tech opened its season with a 75-55 win over Hampton on Tuesday night.The Yellow Jackets took control immediately, opening an 11-1 lead and holding Hampton to six points through the first 12-plus minutes.
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