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In Vintage Rivalry Game, Williams Seals Victory Over Amherst in Final Seconds
Five seconds left. Ephs up one. Amherst ball. Dribble, dribble, dribble. Two Eph defenders double-team the ball handler in the corner. Spencer Spivy blocks a last second Hail Mary attempt. Ballgame — Williams wins. Fans storm the court.
If last year's NESCAC quarterfinal win over Amherst was an "instant classic," tonight's win over the Mammoths was a "timeless masterpiece." In a game that could sum up the storied rivalry in a single game, the Williams College Ephs (16-1, 3-1 NESCAC) emerged with a 66-65 victory over the Amherst College Mammoths (6-10, 2-2 NESCAC). Down by as many as seven points in the second half, the Ephs scratched and clawed at the Amherst lead, but did not hold an edge until there were under 10 minutes to play. In front of a deafening Chandler Gym crowd, the Ephs went 11-21 from beyond the arc. Nate Karren led the way offensively with 25 points on 5-7 shooting from deep, while Declan Porter hit 4-7 attempts from beyond the arc. Needless to say, the Ephs defensive efforts paid off all game, with Evan Glatzer and Spivy showing out in typical fashion on the other side of the ball.
"When you're a young basketball player, this is what you dream of," Karren said of Wednesday's game. "You want the crowd to be into it, you want to see your friends in there smiling and cheering for you — there's nothing like it. It was special."
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