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Isaiah Wong makes layup with 0.7 seconds left, helps Miami top FAU

Hurricanes hold off Owls 68-66
Miami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong hits layup to beat FAU Owls, Nov. 16, 2021
Posted at 7:46 AM, Nov 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-17 07:46:30-05

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Isaiah Wong made a go-ahead layup with 0.7 seconds left Tuesday night to give Miami a 68-66 victory over Florida Atlantic.

Charlie Moore hit 1 of 2 free throws with 23.3 seconds left to extend Miami's lead to 66-61, and FAU guard Bryan Greenlee was fouled at the other end while making a layup at 16.6.

Greenlee missed the free throw, but got his own rebound and passed it out to Michael Forrest in the corner for a 3-pointer to tie it at 66.

Miami opted to not to take a timeout.

Wong brought the ball up and shook his defender to get inside the lane for a contested finish, and FAU was not able to hit the rim on a heave at the buzzer.