In a thrilling conclusion to the A-Sun quarterfinals on ESPN+, North Alabama, the 6th seed, clinched a victory over 3rd seed Lipscomb with a final score of 77-75. The win was secured by a dramatic buzzer-beater from KJ Johnson, a player who transferred to North Alabama from Lipscomb two seasons ago. This intense match took place in Nashville and was closely contested until the final moments, with North Alabama leading by a narrow margin of 70-69 with just 1:19 left on the clock. Johnson's game-winning shot not only advanced North Alabama in the ASUN Tournament but also ended Lipscomb's season, a team that had high hopes for making a significant impact in the tournament. North Alabama's victory came with a +230 money line.
MARCH MADNESS IS HERE - North Alabama's KJ Johnson Hits A Ridiculous Buzzer Beater To Upset Lipscomb In The Atlantic Sun Tournament https://t.co/GOGB7mNyni https://t.co/YCr2r2C1Hw
#ASun apparently re-seeds, so JU gets Stetson in DeLand. Austin Peay beat UNF in OT and will host #6 North Alabama. Two sub-.500 teams in semis. Hatters have NEVER reached NCAA Tournament. They'll now be favored to do so https://t.co/6S34eSHRn9
LIPSCOMB TIES IT. NORTH ALABAMA WINS IT 😤 KJ Johnson, a transfer FROM Lipscomb, hits this game-winning floater for North Alabama. IN CASE YOU WEREN'T AWARE, IT'S MARCH‼️ https://t.co/usaNl7robm
WHAT AN ENDING 🤯 NORTH ALABAMA (+230 ML) BEATS LIPSCOMB AT THE BUZZER https://t.co/Iobj7nc0Ds
WHAT A FINISH! 6 seed North Alabama beats 3 seed Lipscomb to advance in the ASUN Tournament! 🦁 https://t.co/y5sVu0Rz9w
KJ Johnson with the buzzer beater against his former team 🤩 No. 6 North Alabama takes down No. 3 Lipscomb. https://t.co/mi7o8u7Ck6
THIS. IS. MARCH.🤯🤯🤯 No. 6 North Alabama’s KJ Johnson with the game-winner over No. 3 Lipscomb.😤 https://t.co/nZDFmygQbF
Lipscomb's season ends on unbelievable finish in A-Sun quarterfinals, as UNA's KJ Johnson makes a driving buzzer-beater for a 77-75 victory. Johnson transferred to UNA from Lipscomb two seasons ago. Brutal loss for Lipscomb, which was positioned to make some noise in this.
ASUN MADNESS!!! No. 6 North Alabama’s KJ Johnson with the game-winner over No. 3 Lipscomb. https://t.co/99yIQKL2AD
KJ JOHNSON HITS THE BUZZER BEATER TO KNOCK HIS OLD SCHOOL OUT OF THE ASUN TOURNAMENT. HOLY COW! HOLY COW! HOLY COW! THE FLOATER! THIS IS MARCH! HOW ABOUT THOSE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS!
1:19 LEFT TO PLAY IN NASHVILLE. #6 North Alabama leads #3 Lipscomb by one with 1:19 to play. GET TO ESPN+. 70-69 Lions.
North Alabama leads Lipscomb 70-69 (and has the basketball) with 1:19 remaining. Game is on ESPN+ ... https://t.co/SyZvUCwiqY