Tuesday night on January 30, in an exciting game, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets upset the No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels with a stunning victory. With just 7.7 seconds remaining, Nathan George made the game-winning layup to give his team the lead. Georgia Tech eventually prevailed 74-73 thanks to this pivotal play, snapping North Carolina's remarkable 10-game winning streak.

RJ Davis, delivering an outstanding performance for North Carolina with a game-high 28 points, initially seized the lead for the Tar Heels with a layup after a missed jumper by George. putting North Carolina ahead 73-72 with just 34 seconds remaining in the game

Following a timeout by Georgia Tech, George demonstrated nerves of steel as he executed the game-winning layup, propelling his team to a hard-fought victory. The thrilling conclusion saw North Carolina failing to convert a last-second jumper, leading to jubilant celebrations from the Georgia Tech faithful as they rushed onto the court.

Despite the intense contest, controversy arose as North Carolina's Davis pleaded with the officials for a foul, citing contact from Georgia Tech's Ebenezer Dowuona on his final shot. However, his pleas fell on deaf ears as the officials upheld the result, securing a historic win for the Yellow Jackets.

This victory marks a significant turnaround for Georgia Tech, which had previously endured a three-game losing streak. Kyle Sturdivant led the charge for the Yellow Jackets with an impressive 18 points, closely followed by George with 16 points and Miles Kelly contributing 15 points to the cause.

The game itself was a tale of momentum swings, with North Carolina initially seizing a commanding 36-25 lead following a 3-pointer by Cormac Ryan, only to be countered by a resilient Georgia Tech fighting back to even the score at 37 by halftime. Notably, the Yellow Jackets closed the first half with a spirited 12-1 run, showcasing their determination and resilience against the formidable Tar Heels.

The game demonstrated the passionate support of both fan bases, as evidenced by the enthusiastic display of North Carolina fans in the sold-out audience, even in the face of Georgia Tech's demand for a "white-out." After victories over No. 7 Duke and No. 21 Mississippi State earlier in the campaign, this was Georgia Tech's third home win against a Top 25 team this season, making it an especially sweet victory.

Even though they are disappointed with the result, North Carolina should be proud of their incredible ACC season debut, even though they lost in their first conference game after having the best ACC start since the 2000–01 campaign.

The clash between these two competitive teams not only showcased the thrilling unpredictability of college basketball but also underlined the resilience and determination of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in securing a memorable upset victory against the formidable North Carolina Tar Heels.