BURN THE HORSE
Just seven days earlier, UALR senior Tramar Sutherland
stepped to the free throw line at Troy’s Sartain Hall. UALR led 56-54 and
Sutherland had a 1-and-1 with a chance to put the game out of reach.
He missed the first and UALR fouled Troy on the rebound. Two
Troy free throws later and UALR found itself in overtime.
UALR went on to win that game but that moment had to be on
the mind of Sutherland as he stepped to the free throw line on Saturday night against
Arkansas State. ASU Coach John Brady called a timeout to try and ice Sutherland
with 0.8 seconds left and the score tied.
Sutherland stepped to the line and the official bounced him
the ball.
Bounce, bounce, bounce and straight up.
Swish!!
Bounce, bounce, bounce and straight up.
Swish!!
And UALR clinched the outright Sun Belt West Division
championship.
Not a bad way to wrap up senior night for Sutherland.
