 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.At the time, the NCAA only invited 32 teams, and only winners of conference tournaments were eligible.Tech earned an independent berth in the 1975-76 NCAA tournament in a field of 32.