Georgia Tech Suffers 83-67 Loss to Wake Forest

The Yellow Jackets' struggles continue as they drop their sixth straight game

Feb. 12, 2026 at 1:55am

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fell to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 83-67 on Wednesday night, marking their sixth consecutive loss. The Yellow Jackets now sit at 11-14 on the season and have struggled mightily in an improved ACC conference.

Why it matters

This loss puts Georgia Tech in a tough spot as they continue to slide down the standings in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets were expected to take a step forward this season but have instead regressed, raising questions about the direction of the program.

The details

Wake Forest opened the second half on a 10-0 run that put the game out of reach for Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets struggled shooting the ball, connecting on just 38.5% of their field goal attempts. Kowacie Reeves was the lone bright spot, scoring 18 points, but foul trouble limited his impact in the second half. Wake Forest's Juke Harris dominated with a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Kowacie Reeves

The leading scorer for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets this season.

Juke Harris

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons player who recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double in the game.

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What’s next

Georgia Tech will look to end their losing streak when they face Virginia, Louisville, and Clemson in their upcoming games, though those matchups will be challenging.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's struggles this season have put them in a precarious position, raising concerns about the direction of the program. The Yellow Jackets will need to find answers quickly if they hope to avoid missing the ACC tournament.