It happened. If you were looking for a high-stakes, down-to-the-wire thriller at McCamish Pavilion on Wednesday night, you definitely didn't get it. Honestly, it was a bit of a reality check for the home crowd. The Pittsburgh Panthers didn't just win; they essentially dismantled the Yellow Jackets in an 89-66 blowout that felt over before the halftime snacks were even cold.
If you're asking who won Georgia Tech game specifically regarding the most recent matchup on January 14, 2026, the answer is Pitt. And they did it with a clinical, almost mean-spirited efficiency that snapped their own three-game losing streak while extending Georgia Tech’s recent woes.
The Brandin Cummings Show
Basketball is a team sport, sure, but Brandin Cummings made it look like a personal highlight reel. He dropped 23 points. What’s wild is that he did most of this damage coming off the bench. Usually, when a guy scores 29 points in a previous game (like he did against Syracuse), you expect the defense to actually, you know, guard him. Tech didn't.
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He wasn't alone in the scoring spree, though. Pitt had five players in double figures.
- Barry Dunning Jr. was a force with 17 points.
- Nojus Indrusaitis tied a career high with 16 points, hitting four huge shots from deep.
- Cameron Corhen added 15.
- Roman Siulepa rounded it out with 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Where It All Went Wrong for the Jackets
Georgia Tech actually scored the first points of the game. Fans probably felt okay for about forty-five seconds. Then, Pitt uncorked a 12-0 run. The Yellow Jackets never led again. By the time everyone went to the lockers for halftime, the score was 45-26. You just don't come back from a 19-point deficit against an ACC team that is shooting 53% from the floor.
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The turnover battle was the real killer. Pitt forced 15 Georgia Tech turnovers. Those aren't just missed shots; those are lost possessions that Pitt turned into 17 points on the other end. Tech’s defense looked a step slow, especially on the perimeter where they let the Panthers sink 11 shots from three-point range.
The Lone Bright Spots
It wasn’t all doom and gloom, I guess. Kam Craft showed some life off the bench with 14 points, including four triples. Baye Ndongo did his usual work inside with 12 points and 8 boards, but he was often swarmed by Pitt's interior defenders. Kowacie Reeves Jr. chipped in 11, but the efficiency just wasn't there for the rest of the squad, who combined to shoot a dismal 36.5% from the floor outside of Craft's contributions.
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Looking Ahead: Can Tech Bounce Back?
The schedule doesn't get any easier. This loss dropped Georgia Tech to 10-8 overall and a concerning 1-4 in ACC play. They are currently stuck in a three-game skid. Next up is a trip to Raleigh to face NC State on Saturday, January 17.
If Damon Stoudamire’s squad wants to avoid a complete mid-season collapse, they have to fix the defensive rotations. You can't give up 89 points at home and expect to survive in this conference. The "Who won Georgia Tech game" question needs to start having a different answer soon, or the NIT might be the only postseason talk left on the Flats.
For fans keeping an eye on the bigger picture, the football team is also deep in the transfer portal season. They just landed Justice Haynes, which is a massive win for the 2026 fall roster, but for now, all eyes are on the hardwood to see if this basketball team can find its identity before February hits.
What to Do Now
If you're a Tech fan, the best move is to watch the NC State game this Saturday at noon on The CW. It’s a road game, which might actually be a good thing given how the last few home games have gone. Watch for whether Jaeden Mustaf gets more minutes to spark the transition game, as the half-court offense looked stagnant against Pitt’s pressure.