Preview: Georgia Tech at NC State in ACC Men’s Basketball

RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — A surging North Carolina State looks to continue its climb in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings when it hosts a struggling Georgia Tech team on Saturday at Lenovo Center.

The Wolfpack (12-5), coming off a dominant 113-69 road victory over Florida State last Saturday, have won three of their last four games. NC State’s offense has been potent, averaging 86 points over its last three wins.

Georgia Tech (10-8) arrives mired in a three-game losing streak, including an 89-66 home loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets have struggled defensively during the skid, allowing an average of 87.3 points per game.

A key matchup will feature NC State’s interior presence against Georgia Tech’s perimeter attack. Wolfpack forward Ven-Allen Lubin is playing his best basketball of the season, averaging 12.0 points and 5.6 rebounds over his last five games. He dominated Florida State with 19 points and four blocks.

For Georgia Tech, guard Kam Craft has provided a recent spark. He scored a team-high 14 points in 26 minutes off the bench against Pittsburgh, showing increased aggression after a quieter stretch. His scoring will be crucial for a Yellow Jackets team seeking more consistent offense.

NC State holds a significant edge in recent performance and on its home court, where it is 8-2 this season. Georgia Tech is 1-3 in true road games. The Wolfpack won both meetings last season by an average of 22.5 points.

The game tips off at 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, as part of the ACC conference schedule. Following this contest, NC State travels to Clemson on Tuesday, while Georgia Tech hosts Clemson next Saturday.