 The Wolfpack's six-year winning streak against North Carolina came to an end in January 1953, as the Wolfpack, ranked #17 in the country, lost to the unranked Tar Heels in Raleigh, 70–69.It was the first match between the two schools since the hiring of Frank "the man" McGuire the previous summer.McGuire inflamed NC State players and fans by having his players cut down the nets in Reynolds Coliseum following the victory.