With 20.9 seconds left on the clock in the NCAA semifinals, Virginia head coach Lars Tiffany called a timeout. The Cavaliers were trying to hold off a late rally from top-seeded North Carolina and had seen a five-goal halftime lead dwindle to just one. UNC had the ball after yet another turnover by the Hoos — their 22nd of the game — and the nation’s best offense was looking for the equalizing goal to force overtime.
“When I called time out with 20 seconds left, it was to say, all right, fellas. Let’s press out on their short sticks.