ATLANTA (Interstat) — Georgia Tech pulled away in the second half to defeat Boston College 65-53 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Hank McCamish Pavilion.

The Yellow Jackets, who led 27-24 at halftime, outscored the Eagles 38-29 after intermission. A decisive 23-0 advantage in fastbreak points fueled the home team’s victory.

Lamar Washington led Georgia Tech with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Boden Kapke posted 13 points and 11 rebounds for Boston College.

Georgia Tech improved to 10-5 overall. Boston College fell to 7-7. Attendance was 5,978.