Miami overcame a seven-point deficit in the final minute to win 77-76 at North Carolina State on Saturday. Trailing 76-74, Tru Washington was fouled on a three-point attempt with three seconds left and made his trio of free throws to provide the final 77-76 margin.
Miami got a stop with Matt Abel missing a desperation shot on the buzzer. Washington making the three free throws to win the game for Miami provided an improbable finish. Miami finished the game making 10 out of its 20 free throw attempts on Saturday.
Miami got back into the game in the final minute by forcing a pair of turnovers. Malik Reneau began the comeback on a layup with 52 seconds left, was fouled and made the subsequent free throw to cut the deficit to 76-74. Dante Allen got a steal on the ensuing North Carolina State possession…