Arrr! Social media be a-crew'in as UNC's tying shot be sunk by a scallywag's late whistle! Blimey!
2025-03-15
Arrr, matey! The scallywags o’ UNC be called fer a lane mischief whilst tryin’ to score a tie on a free-throw with but 4.1 ticks left on the ol’ clock. Alas, their grand comeback turned into naught but a fish tale!
Ahoy there, mateys! Gather 'round fer a tale of high seas and hoops! It be the fateful clash of the Tar Heels and the Blue Devils in the grand ACC semifinal, where North Carolina set sail on a 24-point comeback, only to be dashed by a blunder most foul!In the closing moments, young Ven-Allen Lubin found himself at the foul line, with naught but 4.1 seconds left to tie the game. He sunk the free throw, but lo and behold, a lane violation by Jae'Lyn Withers blew the whistle like a ship's horn, dashing their hopes against the rocks!
As Duke celebrated like scallywags, they sailed ahead with free throws, leaving Lubin to miss a three-pointer that could've sent the game into overtime. The final score read 74-71 in favor of the Blue Devils, and the crowd was in uproar! Some cursed the referees for their timing, while others defended the call, claiming it was as clear as the North Star on a moonless night.
Even though the violation was a foul play in itself, the Tar Heels kept their chins up. Withers and his crew pledged to take responsibility, as their tournament hopes sank like a ship in a storm. Alas, it be a tale of missed chances, but fear not, for they shall rise again, like a phoenix from the pirate's booty!