The final 10 seconds of Tuesday night’s contest between Kent State and Miami (OH) was more a collection of moments than the dying embers of a college basketball game.
The Flashes had struggled to defend the Redhawks all night, but especially in the second half when Miami (OH) shot 54.2 percent from the floor. It seemed every time Kent State pulled within a point, the Redhawks would shut the door on the comeback.
But with 7.5 seconds left came a moment of jubilation.
Kent State sophomore guard Mitch Peterson entered the game for defensive purposes, and he justified coach Rob Senderoff’s decision with a steal with about 10 seconds left.