ATLANTA (Interstat) — North Carolina used a decisive third quarter to secure a 54-46 women’s basketball victory over Georgia Tech at Hank McCamish Pavilion on Thursday.

The game was tied 24-24 at halftime, but the Tar Heels held the Yellow Jackets to six points in the third period to create separation. Both teams struggled offensively, with Georgia Tech shooting just 2 for 20 from three-point range. North Carolina’s 21 offensive rebounds proved critical.

Lanie Grant led North Carolina with 11 points. Talayah Walker scored 14 for Georgia Tech, while Brianna Turnage blocked nine shots. The Tar Heels improved to 16-5, while Georgia Tech fell to 8-12.