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Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:36 pm
by InnervisionsUMASS
For a different discussion... does anyone have a list of the game winning shots in the program's history? I looked at the most recent media guide I could find on the site (20-21) but no dice on game winners. Same with the homepage here.
Figured it would be cool to see the list, as well as reading folks reminisce about some of those games.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:46 pm
by harbo
February 10.1977 in Springfield. Mike Pyatt hits a buzzer beater to beat Rutgers 82-81. I'm surprised the arena withstood the roar of the crowd. The game was one season after Rutgers Final Four appearance.
Two one-point victories over UConn and one over Seton Hall in the NIT that same season.
Mike's non-wiki pages may help you recall some other games.
https://umasshoops.com/games/history_sb.htm
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:50 pm
by capezona
I remember in 2012 Sampson Carter hitting a 3 from the corner that beat Harvard at the buzzer. The same year Chaz Williams hit a last second shot that beat Siena. The next year we could have beaten Harvard by a buzzer-beating 3 again but alas, it fell short. Don't know who took the shot. That's what happens when you miss.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:58 pm
by capezona
In '09 UMass beat Memphis on last second shot by Terrell Vinson 73-72 at Boston Garden. Vinson ended his career with more games started than anyone in UMass history (128). And who could forget this previous year when Chris Lowe went end-to-end before floating in a buzzer beater with help from Matt "The Pick" Glass in win over URI (72-71). This was the same year that Lowe passed Carl Smith as career assists leader with 634th in a win over St Joe's.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:14 pm
by capezona
Of course, there was the game two years ago when Noah hit a 3 with no time on the clock to beat his future team 85-83. Rutgers led the entire game except for 12 seconds, and then lost. But they're laughing now.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:01 pm
by kfowgs
Mike Williams. I believe he had six
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:44 pm
by Floyd
capezona wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:58 pm
In '09 UMass beat Memphis on last second shot by Terrell Vinson 73-72 at Boston Garden. Vinson ended his career with more games started than anyone in UMass history (128). And who could forget this previous year when Chris Lowe went end-to-end before floating in a buzzer beater with help from Matt "The Pick" Glass in win over URI (72-71). This was the same year that Lowe passed Carl Smith as career assists leader with 634th in a win over St Joe's.
I was sitting right behind the Memphis bench that game, and they were getting so frustrated as we started cutting into their lead , arguing with each other. Then they were totally deflated on TV's game winner. Such a great ending
Mike Williams was just so confident and money late in games, ice water
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:47 pm
by PreecherJenkins
capezona wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:50 pm
I remember in 2012 Sampson Carter hitting a 3 from the corner that beat Harvard at the buzzer. The same year Chaz Williams hit a last second shot that beat Siena. The next year we could have beaten Harvard by a buzzer-beating 3 again but alas, it fell short. Don't know who took the shot. That's what happens when you miss.
it was 2014 at harvard and trey had a three spin all the way out. really think that season changes on that shot going in.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:42 pm
by DirSport
I'd point you to this page for the Mike Williams Compendium of Clutch.
https://umasshoops.com/wiki/doku.php?id=williams_mike
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:10 am
by InnervisionsUMASS
Good start folks... keep it up!
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:28 am
by MikeUMA
That's also a bit subjective. You can have game winners and buzzer beaters.
Noah versus Rutgers was both.
Rashaun Freeman's versus UConn was a game winner but not a buzzer beater, as UConn got one last shot off.
I've barely started to track such things. I tagged the Rutgers game
https://umasshoops.com/wiki/doku.php?id ... zer-beater
I'd have to go back and tag other games. It's do-able, but one of many things on my list when I have spare time. And I still need to add tons of content for the best older games.
That said, if people ever want to volunteer to add content to the site's Wiki pages, let's talk! Private message me.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:31 am
by InnervisionsUMASS
I kept it vague on purpose... just want to hear people talk about these things. Some good memories and discussions for a change.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:41 am
by capezona
MikeUMA wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:28 am
Rashaun Freeman's versus UConn[/url] was a game winner but not a buzzer beater, as UConn got one last shot off.
... while Freeman was celebrating on top of the scorer's table.
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:22 pm
by MikeUMA
Theres a little Mike Williams compilation over on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/UMassHoopsCom/ ... Lf2xLUdGwl
Re: Most Game Winning Shots in UMass History
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:33 am
by eldonabe
MikeUMA wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:28 am
That's also a bit subjective. You can have game winners and buzzer beaters.
Noah versus Rutgers was both.
Rashaun Freeman's versus UConn was a game winner but not a buzzer beater, as UConn got one last shot off.
I've barely started to track such things. I tagged the Rutgers game
https://umasshoops.com/wiki/doku.php?id ... zer-beater
I'd have to go back and tag other games. It's do-able, but one of many things on my list when I have spare time. And I still need to add tons of content for the best older games.
That said, if people ever want to volunteer to add content to the site's Wiki pages, let's talk! Private message me.
You cannot mention those then without mentioning Harper Williams 3 pointer against Syracuse in Worcester in the NCAA tourney.