Barton Stuns Winona State, Takes Division II Title

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Barton Stuns Winona State, Takes Division II Title

Mar 24, 2007

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Anthony Atkinson scored 10 points in the final 45 seconds, including a layup at the buzzer, to give Barton College its first NCAA Division II title with a 77-75 victory over defending champion Winona State.

Barton ended Winona's two-year, 57-game winning streak.

The game appeared to be Winona’s when Zac Malvik made two free throws to put the Minnesota school ahead 74-67 with 45 seconds left. Two straight baskets by Atkinson made it 74-71, then Jonte Flowers of Winona hit one of two foul shots to put his team in front 75-71.

Atkinson scored on a layup with 19.4 seconds remaining, then stole the inbounds pass and made a layup to tie it 75-75 with 11 seconds left. Atkinson forced a turnover, raced down court and delivered the winning basket just before time expired.

Barton, finished 31-5. Winona (35-1) beat previously unbeaten Bentley 64-61 in the quarterfinals.

Atkinson finished with 29 points, totaling 10 points in the last 38 seconds. Malvik led Winona with 26 points.

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The most amazing ending to a basketball game I have ever seen. Way to hang tough Barton.

What a magical victory...congrats, Barton Bulldogs!

One of the best comebacks in a National Title game I have ever seen. It was truely an awesome game to watch. Even if you are not a Bulldog fan, you would have been on the edge of your seet. Congratulations to Barton College, Division II National Champions!!!

Wow, a fantastic win for a wonderful school. Barton family-alumni.

Congrats Barton! You deserved that win!!

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