In 1971, Tech hired  29-year old Ohio State assistant coach Don DeVoe. In 1973, Tech made its second appearance in the NIT, and stunned the country, winning four games in Madison Square Garden by a total of five points, including a heart-wrenching 92–91 overtime win over Notre Dame.
In 1971, Tech hired Don DeVoe, a 29-year-old assistant coach from Ohio State. In 1973, Tech made its second NIT appearance and shocked the country by winning four games at Madison Square Garden by five points, including an emotional overtime victory of 92–91 against Notre Dame.