Forget the over-hyped show-boats on CBS. If you haven't seen the highlights of the D2 men's bb championship yesterday, watch sportscenter until you see it. Un-freaking-believable.
Barton was playing the reigning D2 champs, Winona. Winona had a 2-year undefeated streak... 57 victories in a row.
Winona was up 74-67 with 45 seconds left.
But Anthony Atkinson for Barton made 3 straight baskets to cut it to 74-73.
Then Winona hit a free throw with 19 seconds left to extend its lead to 75-73.
Then Anthony Atkinson for Barton again made a layup with 11 seconds left to tie the game 75-75.
Then Barton stole the in-bounds pass near half court and tipped it to Anthony Atkinson who made another lay up with no time on the clock for the victory. The D2 championship.
Now that's what I call March Madness. Forget Greg Oden and his pathetic little shot block. Barton showed what heart and passion is all about. Congratulations to Anthony Atkinson (10 points in the final 45 seconds!) and the Bulldogs! Big time props to the tiny little school from Wilson, North Carolina!