Opening Tip: The Maroon Tigers look to test their talents against Georgia Tech in an exhibition match after their gritty 67-62 win against Clark Atlanta on Saturday in Forbes Arena. With a win in Mccamish Pavilion against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, January 28
th at 7:30 P.M., Maroon Tigers have a chance to get their first win over Georgia Tech.
Scouting MHC: The Maroon Tigers enter Tuesday's game 9-9 after a win against Clark Atlanta that saw senior guard
Robert Andrews (Detroit, MI) come up one rebound shy of a double-double, scoring 16 points and snagging nine rebounds. Senior guard/forward
Tremell Gooden (Atlanta, GA) scored 12 points, shooting 5-9 from the field and 2-4 from three-point range. Senior guard
Michael Olmert (Atlanta, GA) scored 11 points and led the team in assists and steals with six and two respectively.
Scouting GT: Georgia Tech has struggled lately, currently maintaining a 9-11 record after dropping three of their last four games. In their last game, the Yellow Jackets beat NC State 64-58. Junior guard Jose Alvarado (Brooklyn, NY) played a great game, scoring a team high 26 points and recording nine steals. Junior forward Evan Cole (Cumming, GA) scored 11 points on 3-5 from the field. Junior forward Jordan Usher (Canton, GA) scored eight points and led the team in assists with six.
First Win Over Georgia Tech: Morehouse has only played Georgia Tech one other time. The two teams played in an exhibition match back in 2006.The Yellow Jackets won 96-52 in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. With a win on Tuesday, Morehouse can even up this series at 1-1.
High-profile Exhibition: The last time Morehouse played another school with this level of name recognition was during the 2014-2015. Morehouse played Louisiana State University in an exhibition match. The Maroon Tigers lost 71-47 in Baton Rouge.
UP Next: The Maroon Tigers return to Forbes Arena in Atlanta, Georgia to take on the Savannah State Tigers on Monday, February 3
rd.Tip-off is at 7.P.M.
