On the first play of overtime Asanti Price hit a three pointer. That was Georgia Tech’s first lead of the game. This was a game that Georgia Tech should not have won, but they scrapped, made plays, and got a little luck when they needed it.
NC State came into this game missing two of their best players. DJ Funderburk was suspended and Markelle Johnson was announced out due to injury just before the game. It didn’t look like it would stop the Wolfpack early. The started off up 8-0 and expanded on the lead topping out at 39-24.