Georgia Tech Routs Hampton 75-55 in Opener
Georgia Tech opened its season with a 20-point win over Hampton on Tuesday night.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
Georgia Tech defeated Hampton 75-55 in its season opener on Tuesday night. Georgia Tech led 42-15 at halftime after opening an 11-1 lead.
Why it matters
The opening-night win gives Georgia Tech an early statement on the defensive end, holding Hampton to 28% shooting and 4 of 20 from three-point range. The performance sets a baseline for the Yellow Jackets as their home schedule continues this week in Atlanta.
Georgia Tech shot 42% from the field and made 4 of 28 from three-point range while holding Hampton to 28% shooting. The Yellow Jackets won the rebounding battle 59-33, though the extraction does not provide comparisons to earlier seasons.
The players
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The Georgia Tech men's basketball program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference and plays its home games in Atlanta.
Hampton Pirates
The Hampton University men's basketball program competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference out of Hampton, Virginia.
The details
Colby Garland led Georgia Tech with 16 points, seven field goals on 10 attempts and four assists, while Kam Craft added 12 points including two three-pointers. Tylis Jordan finished with nine points, eight rebounds and five blocks, and Cole Kirouac grabbed 10 rebounds.
Timeline
Tuesday night: Georgia Tech defeats Hampton 75-55 in its season opener.
Friday: Georgia Tech hosts Georgia Southern.
Saturday: Hampton plays at George Washington.
Season Trajectory
Opening-night wins against smaller programs are routine in NCAA men's basketball, so the result matters mainly as an early data point on roster depth. The defensive numbers against Hampton give Georgia Tech an early baseline as its schedule moves into conference-season preparation.
Georgia Tech's early home schedule continues Friday against Georgia Southern, giving fans a second look at the roster's depth. Fantasy and betting players tracking Colby Garland and Tylis Jordan will have box-score data from both games to monitor.
The takeaway
Early defense and rebounding gave Georgia Tech a clear advantage in the opener, and the next home game will show whether those patterns hold against a different opponent.
What happens next
Georgia Tech hosts Georgia Southern on Friday, and Hampton plays at George Washington on Saturday.
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