Key Performances from Georgia Tech’s Victory Over Boston College

Lamar Washington and Cole Kirouac were instrumental in Georgia Tech’s recent victory over Boston College, each contributing significantly to the team’s success. Washington played a crucial role in the second half, scoring 15 points and hitting a key three-pointer that helped seal the win. Meanwhile, Kirouac made an immediate impact with a powerful dunk that energized the team.

Cole Kirouac’s Dunk and Its Impact

Kirouac described his iconic dunk as a spontaneous moment during the game. “Originally, it was just supposed to be a handoff to someone, but I saw my man sagging off, so I took one dribble and went up and dunked it,” he said. He admitted to being tired at that point but felt the dunk gave him a significant boost in energy. “I think we had energy as a team, but I feel like it probably boosted it a little bit.”

Lamar Washington on Fast Break Points

Washington highlighted the team’s strategy of focusing on fast break points. “We were emphasizing getting rebounds and pushing the ball, hitting the man in front of you, and just getting downhill, scoring more fast break points,” he explained. His comments reflect the team’s approach to maximizing scoring opportunities by capitalizing on quick transitions.

Kirouac’s Development and Practice

Kirouac credited his development to the competition he faces in practice. “Going against Peyton, Mo, and others every day helps me get better,” he said. When given the opportunity to play in the game, he felt it was a testament to his improvement. “It really showed that I’ve been improving by going against those guys every day.”

Washington on Rebounding as a Guard

Washington emphasized the importance of guards rebounding effectively. “When we practiced the other day, we talked about how we got outrebounded last game. Guards need to rebound more because they can get the ball to the guard for fast break points,” he said. This focus on rebounding is crucial for the team’s offensive strategy.

Physicality of the Game

Both players acknowledged the physical nature of the game. Washington noted, “I’m always expecting the game to be pretty physical now, especially in conference play.” Kirouac agreed, stating, “Conference play is different; it’s definitely going to be more physical.”

Approach After the Duke Game

Washington reflected on the team’s mindset after their previous game against Duke. “We approach it thinking that the Duke game showed we’re a good team. When we play together and with confidence, we play how we’re supposed to play. I feel like we can beat anyone in the nation.”

Leading the Team in the Final Moments

Washington spoke about his role in closing out the game. “I was trying to be a leader—scoring, rebounding, talking on defense, just trying to help the team win. No matter how you win, you just need to win,” he said. His leadership was evident in the team’s final moments.

The Crowd’s Influence

The crowd’s energy played a significant role in the team’s performance. Washington stated, “It means everything. The fans get into it, the energy, it boosted us up to another level.” Kirouac echoed this sentiment, saying, “The crowd energy definitely gets us to the next level.”

Playing with the Bigs at Georgia Tech

Washington praised the team’s big men for making his job easier. “They make our job so much easier. They’re not selfish and don’t always look to score. Sometimes they post up and come up for an uphill handoff, creating space for me or them,” he said.

Defending Home Court

Both players emphasized the importance of home court advantage. Washington said, “Home court is everything. We have to play every game at home and try to win every game this year.” Kirouac added, “It means a lot to put on for our fans.”

ACC Conference Physicality

Washington compared the physicality of the ACC to other conferences. “The ACC is definitely more physical than the WCC. Before the WCC, I was in the Big 12, which is also pretty physical. We don’t call fouls, so we’re used to it.”

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