They were hustling, maneuvering through the lanes and watching the clock tick down to a victory.
They were setting it up, passing back beyond the arc, willing that clock to slow down in time for one more possession after a potential score.
With Penn State (7-3) leading Louisiana-Monroe (4-4) by four points with eight seconds left in the game, the Warhawks held the ball on the the Nittany Lions' side of the court, needing a score and a quick foul on the Lions.
The visitors held the ball inside the arc and tried a quick pass to the outside.