Georgia Tech Falls Short in Tight Contest Against No. 20 North Carolina

Despite a strong defensive showing, the Yellow Jackets' late-game struggles led to a 68-65 loss in their ACC opener.

Georgia Tech held a one-point lead with just over six minutes remaining but was outscored in the final stretch by a 7-2 run from North Carolina.
Lance Terry led Georgia Tech with a game-high 22 points, while Baye Ndongo contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds in the close loss.
The Yellow Jackets struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 8-for-29 from the field and committing 14 turnovers overall.
North Carolina capitalized on free throws, missing only four of 21 attempts, and scored 34 points in the paint to secure the win.
Georgia Tech's head coach Damon Stoudamire emphasized the team's growth but stressed the need for greater consistency and smarter play in critical moments.