Georgia Tech Women Defeat Rice 88-57

The No. 17 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets convincingly defeated the Rice Owls 88-57, with Rusne Augustinaite scoring 23 points and hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers. Georgia Tech established a strong lead early on, shooting 50% from the field and limiting Rice to a mere 21% shooting rate in the first half. Despite a sluggish start with five turnovers in the first quarter, the Yellow Jackets' defense improved significantly, allowing just seven points in the second quarter. Chazadi Wright and Tianna Thompson contributed to the team's scoring in the third quarter, further extending the lead. The Yellow Jackets will look to continue their momentum against No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday, while Rice prepares for conference play. This win marks Georgia Tech's impressive start to the season, maintaining a perfect record of 12-0.