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Clemson vs Georgia Tech January 7 Preview

By Donnie Woods, 01/06/21, 4:45PM CST

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Clemson
Clemson is coming off an 80-71 loss at Miami on Sunday, moving the Tigers to 3-2 in ACC play and is undefeated at home this season, going 4-0 in non-conference. Delicia Washington led the Tigers with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in Miami. Gabby Elliott added 17 points for the 3rd time in four games (at Pitt, vs Notre Dame, at Miami; 19 vs FSU)

Player to Watch: 
Gabby Elliott may be listed as a freshman, but she doesn’t play like one. The guard from Detroit, Mich., was named the ACC Freshman of the Week on Dec. 21 after averaging 18 points in two ACC wins. Ellott is also Clem-son’s leading rebounder at 6.0 per game. Elliott has scored in double-figures in seven of Clemson’s 10 games on the
year, including five-straight contests. Also, in five ACC games, Elliott is averaging a team-high 16.0 points and a
team-high-tying 5.4 rebounds per game.

Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech has dropped the last two contests following a two-weak break. The Jackets are shooting 37.2 to rank fifth in the ACC in conference play 3pt shooting and they have won the rebounding battle in five of their seven contests. 

Player to Watch:
Senior forward Lorela Cubaj currently ranks third in the ACC in rebounding (10.6 rpg).and 24th in the nation.

About the Matchup:
Series History: Clemson leads 45-41
Last Meeting: Georgia Tech 56-44 (@ Clemson, March 1, 2020)
The Jackets last fell at Clemson on Jan. 17, 2019.

Prediction:  Clemson  wins by 5

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