Georgia Tech's basketball team, led by coach Damon Stoudamire, achieved a significant victory by defeating No. 7 Duke with a score of 72-68. This win marked the team's first ACC victory under Stoudamire's leadership and the first time Georgia Tech beat Duke in his first meeting. The victory was particularly impressive as Georgia Tech was the underdog with a +12 spread and a +575 moneyline. The team's recent success includes wins over ranked opponents, including an unbeaten Mississippi State and back-to-back victories over #6 FSU and #14 Notre Dame in 2017. The win over Duke also marked the team's first victory over a top 10 team since 2020. The game concluded with a court storming in Atlanta, signifying the magnitude of the upset.
Georgia Tech took down #7 Duke on Saturday with both teams down a key guard 72-68. It marked an early high point under Damon Stoudamire for Tech basketball led by freshman Baye Ndongo. https://t.co/d1nKoqX0tT https://t.co/QDWyZhlddF
Georgia Tech upsets No. 7 Duke for first ACC win under coach Damon Stoudamire https://t.co/UlEWD2b1YN
That was the first time since 2017 that Georgia Tech knocked off back-to-back ranked team #6 FSU and #14 Notre Dame and the first win over a top 10 team since 2020 when the Jackets knocked off #5 Louisville.
No. 7 Duke falls to Georgia Tech🔥 New head coach Damon Stoudamire starts his regime with two wins against ranked opponents. 🎥 @GTMBB https://t.co/lqNSFCs3UP
The scene after #GaTech knocked off #7 Duke. https://t.co/YIqWH45KCI
Damon Stoudamire becomes the first Georgia Tech coach to beat Duke in his first meeting against the Blue Devils.
Incredible week for Damon Stoudamire and Georgia Tech — win over unbeaten Mississippi State, followed by a win over Duke in Stoudamire’s first ACC game.
A stunner in college basketball: Georgia Tech (+12) knocks off No. 7 Duke 72-68 and cashes as +575 underdog on the ML. At @DKSportsbook, only 2% of bets were on Georgia Tech ML and 26% of bets on Ga. Tech +12
We have a COURT STORMING in Atlanta! Georgia Tech 72, Duke 68 https://t.co/JbPqRFTDGB
Huge win for Damon Stoudamire and Georgia Tech to take out Duke in the ACC opener. Conversely, this is a pretty awful start to the season for a Duke team that should be a national title contender.
Georgia Tech takes down No. 7 Duke‼️ What a way to start off @accmbb play. https://t.co/szzEfPrWur
Welcome to college hoops, Damon Stoudamire. A year after losing by +40, @GTMBB beats Duke. Unreal.