No. 17 Georgia Tech nips N. Carolina 27-21

Posted Sep 11, 2005

Reggie Ball threw for two touchdowns and a career-high 320 yards, including eight passes for 131 yards to Damarius Bilbo, as No. 17 Georgia Tech held off North Carolina 27-21 Saturday. After North Carolina pulled to within six points late in the fourth quarter, the Tar Heels stopped Tech on three plays and took possession at its 41 with 2:51 left to play. Tech's Dennis Davis intercepted a long pass from Matt Baker near the goal line to end the threat. (Charlotte Observer)

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