In 2002, 91²Ö¿â Men’s Basketball, led by Head Coach Stan Heath, celebrated its legendary NCAA tournament run as the men’s basketball team charged into the Sweet 16. After beating Pittsburgh in overtime 78-73, the Flashes advanced to the Elite Eight. The Golden Flashes' 21-game winning streak ended with an 81-69 loss to Indiana, the eventual tournament runner-up.
Bryan Bedford, ’04, M.Ed. ’06, (34); Antonio Gates (44); Demetric Shaw, ’02, (10); Trevor Huffman, ’02, (24); Nate Gerwig, ’06, (2); and John Edwards, ’03, (54) celebrate a win at the MAC Center during the 2001-02 season. Photo courtesy of 91²Ö¿â Athletics.
The Golden Flashes huddle prior to their March 23, 2002, Elite Eight game against Indiana at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of 91²Ö¿â Athletics.
