Now that’s what you call a résumé builder.
Unranked Duke University pulled off a terrific upset of ACC rival No. 7 Virginia thanks to sophomore Grayson Allen’s buzzer-beating floater.
Grayson Allen. At. The. Buzzer.
Duke defeated No. 7 Virginia 63-62 with this final play: https://t.co/cZo0qRZ2Hs
— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2016
The shot gave Duke a surprising 63-62 win over the Cavaliers, who extended their 21-year losing streak at Cameron Indoor Stadium dating back to Jan. 14, 1995.
The icing on the cake, of course, is that Saturday was Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s 69th birthday. Duke students took advantage of the occasion with some sweet party hats.
Duke fans going all out for Coach K's birthday at Cameron Indoor. pic.twitter.com/72Aw6Gqxi9
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2016
But while Duke will escape with the victory Saturday that certainly helps their NCAA tournament hopes (and, likely, confidence), it seems as though luck was on its side. Though Allen got the shot off in time, the referees missed an up-and-down call that would have negated the shot and won the game for Virginia.
Great win for Duke. That said, I hate to be THAT guy, but shot shouldn't have counted. Clearly an up-and-down. pic.twitter.com/RPmCXsBDDz
— Pat Bradley ☘️🏀💰🏈 (@PatBradley_) February 13, 2016
Alas, a win is a win. Coach K’s cake will taste a bit sweeter tonight.
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