The La Salle University Explorers are in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1955. Considered as the second-lowest seed in the tournament. Thanks to Southwest Philadelphia native, Tyrone Garland and “The Southwest Philly Floater”, which is the title of the shot Garland used with just 2.5 seconds left in the game to beat Mississippi 76-74 in a Round-of-32 game.
Garland explains: “It’s a saying for, if you’re going up against a big man,” Garland said. “You’ve got to float it up there. My cousin always told me, ‘If they’re going to block your shot, use your Southwest Philly Floater.’ ” Click here to read full story from source>>>CBSsports.com
Congratulations to the entire organization especially the players, Keep up the good work guys. Prayerfully they’ll make to the end. It feels good to report positive stories about the young people in the city of Philadelphia.
Watch Video of final seconds of That Game:
Click link: La Salle Advances to Sweet 16
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