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Maybe the most critical play of the game…

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by akaGatorhoops, Mar 30, 2025.

  1. akaGatorhoops

    akaGatorhoops GC Columnist VIP Member

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    Down 75-66 with less than 3 minutes remaining, Clayton missed a long three. If TT rebounds that miss, I think we lose.
    Instead, Tommy comes flying in and snares the offensive board. A pass to Clayton is returned, and Haugh hits a monster 3 to keep hope alive.
    But really- that offensive board was maybe the play of the game.
     
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  2. gatordavisl

    gatordavisl VIP Member

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    Was it 14-2 down the stretch? What a comeback.
     
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  3. GatorPlanet

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    It was huge.
    That barrage of late 3s reminds me of a certain Craig Brown in the Regional Final against Boston College in '94. Swish, swish, swish, Gators win!
     
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  4. fox

    fox GC Hall of Fame

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    That was huge. So many clutch plays and shots. The rebound and kick out to Aberdeen for 3 was sweet.
     
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  5. GatorLurker

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    Maybe we called him Tommy HUGE.
     
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  6. Bradass

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    18-4 to finish the game
     
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  7. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    18-4 from the play that aka is citing
     
  8. SeabudGator

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    Watch Haugh on the Clayton step back 3 at 1 minute left that he made. At the 3 line when clayton goes up and charges in hard for the board! Love how hard and smart he plays.
     
  9. GatorLurker

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    Coach Golden has said all season that Tommy makes winning plays.
     
  10. gator34654

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    We needed several things to go our way to pull this game out and by golly it all lined up.
     
  11. gatordavisl

    gatordavisl VIP Member

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    Credit to SECn for the info - here's a recap:

    ESPN had TT at 94% chance to win with 3:14 remaining.

    Pts: 18-4
    FG: 4/4 to 2/4
    3Pt: 4/4 to 0/2
    FT: 6/6 to 0/2

    Every factor went UF's way down the stretch and by that, I mean that UF took the game in every way. We stole their cheese.
     
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