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Georgia Tech Basketball: Jackets hold on in 81-77 win over Duke

Mar 2, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Moses Wright (5) is defended by Duke Blue Devils center Mark Williams (15) in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia Tech fans, you can finally exhale those breaths you were holding in on Tuesday night. Duke gave the Yellow Jackets legitimately everything they had but the Jackets were able to hold off the Blue Devils in an 81-77 win in overtime. A thrilling way for the Jackets to earn their first win over the Blue Devils since 2010.

The victory for the Yellow Jackets pushes their record on the season to 14-8 including 10-6 in conference play.