Who said miracles don't happen? Certainly not Peter Hooley and the Albany Great Danes. With Albany trailing Stony Brook by 2 points in the final of the America East tournament final, a frantic scramble for the loose ball rebounded to Hooley at the top of the key. With the end of game buzzer about to sound, he let fly with the last shot of the game. The ball sailed through for Albany's only three-point made basket all game. Hooley's miracle shot sending the Great Danes dancing for the third straight year, resulting in wild celebrations that saw the Hooley swamped by his team and the home town fans.
NCAA Men: Hooley's miracle has Albany dancing
NCAA Men: Hooley's miracle has Albany dancing
NCAA Men: Hooley's miracle has Albany dancing
Who said miracles don't happen? Certainly not Peter Hooley and the Albany Great Danes. With Albany trailing Stony Brook by 2 points in the final of the America East tournament final, a frantic scramble for the loose ball rebounded to Hooley at the top of the key. With the end of game buzzer about to sound, he let fly with the last shot of the game. The ball sailed through for Albany's only three-point made basket all game. Hooley's miracle shot sending the Great Danes dancing for the third straight year, resulting in wild celebrations that saw the Hooley swamped by his team and the home town fans.