The Virginia Cavaliers pulled off another improbable win, this time getting three free throws from Kyle Guy with 0.6 seconds left on the clock to secure a 63-62 win over the Auburn Tigers and earn the Hoos a spot in the National Championship game.
It was an emotional sequence, but the Hoos never quit and have a shot at Virginia’s first title in men’s basketball. To celebrate, let’s take a look at some of the iconic photos from the win.
The Foul:
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The other side of the story:
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Pure joy when you’re moving on:
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Charles Barkley, an Auburn basketball alum, had to watch from beyond the baseline and surrounded by the UVA student section.