North Carolina and Georgia Tech on February 24, 1974, will forever be etched in the annals of college basketball history. It was a clash of titans, a battle that showcased the sheer determination and skill of both teams. The final score read 73-74 in favor of Georgia Tech, but the true winner was the sport itself.
From the opening tip-off, it was evident that this game would be a nail-biter. Both teams displayed exceptional defensive prowess, making every point hard-fought and well-earned. The crowd roared with each basket, their excitement palpable throughout the arena.
No. 3 North Carolina (17-4, 9-1 ACC) fell to Georgia Tech (10-11, 3-7 ACC) 74-73 on Tuesday night at the McCamish Pavilion. 
RJ Davis was the only North Carolina player to reach double digits in scoring on the night, finishing with 28 points.  
The Tar Heels and Yellow Jackets traded baskets early. After Davis opened UNC’s scoring with his signature floater, he cashed in on a stepback three just a few minutes later. 
Georgia Tech, needing any boost in support it can get and perhaps a miracle at this stage in the season to earn an NCAA Tournament bid, is 3-12 against the Tar Heels in their past 15 meetings. And UNC, boasting a 72-27 all-time record against the Yellow Jackets, has reeled off three in a row in the series.
However, this outing has a "trap game" tag. The Tar Heels, whose only losses this season came on neutral courts, must guard against looking ahead to Saturday's rivalry showdown against Duke in Chapel Hill.
Cameron Johnson, in his fifth season as a pro and first full campaign in Brooklyn, is now averaging 13.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists as a full-time starter. He's shooting 45.6 percent from the field, 40.4 percent from three, and 72.4 percent at the foul line.
The loss could be attributed to any number of things. Perhaps UNC just had an off-night shooting. Maybe Georgia Tech, under first-year head coach Damon Stoudamire, is finally realizing its potential and is ready for a second-half surge. Or UNC could have had Duke on the back of its mind with a home game against the Blue Devils set for Saturday evening.
Regardless of what happened, this is still a brutal loss for the Tar Heels, and fans let their feelings known on the matter.
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