Georgia Tech and UNLV compete fiercely in 1990 Final Four matchup

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Georgia Tech and UNLV compete fiercely in 1990 Final Four matchup
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In the 1990 NCAA Final Four, Georgia Tech faced UNLV at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on March 31. The Yellow Jackets led at halftime with a score of 53-46, demonstrating a strong first half performance. However, UNLV's stellar defensive play in the second half allowed them to outscore Georgia Tech 44-28. Georgia Tech managed to narrow the gap to 76-74, but Anderson Hunt's clutch three-pointers secured a 90-81 victory for UNLV, who went on to become the national champions.

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  • Georgia Tech led 53-46 at halftime.
  • UNLV outscored Georgia Tech 44-28 in the second half.
  • Anderson Hunt made back-to-back crucial three-pointers late in the game.
  • UNLV advanced to win the national championship.
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A truly great game and the peak of Georgia Tech basketball.

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