Santa Fe New Mexican

In NIT, Georgia Tech handles Cal State Bakersfiel­d 76-61

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NEW YORK — Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner said he did not envision his Yellow Jackets in a national postseason tournament before the season began.

With another win, though, his team will be a champion of one.

Josh Okogie scored a game-high 22 points to lead Georgia Tech to a 76-61 win over Cal State Bakersfiel­d in a NIT semifinal Tuesday night.

Basile led Cal State Bakersfiel­d (25-10) with 18 points. Jaylin Airington chipped in with 12, and Damiyne Durham and Shon Briggs had 10 points apiece.

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