The scoreboard was lit up like a Christmas tree on Saturday night, but let’s not kid ourselves. Georgia Tech’s 95-81 victory over Lafayette isn’t going to do much to change the narrative around this team. Sure, Lamar Washington dropped 20 points along with 10 assists and three steals. He had a decent night for sure. Akai Fleming and Kowacie Reeves Jr. each joined in on the fun, also scoring 20, but is that really impressive against a Lafayette squad?
Look, it’s nice to see some numbers on the board, but when you’re playing against a team that’s probably not even in your league, what are we really celebrating? The win is solid in isolation, but let’s keep perspective here. This isn’t exactly the NCAA Championship game; it’s more like a glorified scrimmage.
Georgia Tech showed flashes of brilliance. Their offensive rhythm was enough to keep fans entertained—especially with those three players lighting it up from different spots on the court. But watching them dismantle Lafayette felt a bit like watching someone knock down a toddler’s block tower. It looks cool until you remember the age gap between competitors.
Defensively? That’s another story altogether. Lafayette scored 81 points—81! That kind of number should raise eyebrows for any team claiming they’re ready for the big leagues. If you let your opposition drop that many points on you, what does that say about your own readiness? The real story is how Georgia Tech still has major gaps in defense despite an offense that can score high against lesser opponents.
This game had all the markings of an exhibition match, and while fans might enjoy seeing their players light up the stat sheet, what does this do when it comes to tough conference play? Because let’s be real here: surviving strong teams isn’t gonna look pretty if they can’t tighten up their defense.
Now, some might argue that wins like this build confidence. But I’m not buying it completely. Confidence can easily turn into complacency if they’re not careful. Are these boys gonna learn from their mistakes or are we looking at a short-lived celebration before collapsing under real pressure?
And there’s always that lingering question: can they sustain this kind of scoring output when the competition gets serious? Sure, individual performances like Washington’s well-rounded night are something to cheer about—but so what? Ultimately, if they’re still letting teams score freely, will they really make any noise when it matters most?
So here we’re cheering for a decisive win while keeping our skepticism close by—a fine line to walk in sports journalism. Watching Georgia Tech trot into battle with such glaring defensive flaws leaves us wondering if this shiny victory is just smoke and mirrors.
What’s next for this squad?
