The Eagles had rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and Williams’s free throws could give them a three-point lead over No. 4 St. John’s with 15 seconds left. “He’s been in these moments for the last three years, so we’re just telling our guys what we’re going to do when we get up three after he makes the free throws,” Gonzaga Coach Steve Turner said. It’s definitely harder to hold on to a lead.”[Boys’ basketball Top 20:St. John’s and Gonzaga each in the top 10]Gonzaga players celebrate with their student section after the team’s win over St. John’s on Friday. But with St. John’s down three on the final play of the game, the ball didn’t touch his hands.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2018 03:28 UTC