As the final buzzer sounded, the Hurricanes bench erupted, as did the small but delighted Watsco Center crowd. Seniors Johnson and Matthew Cleveland, who matched a career high with 32 points, celebrated with their teammates as their families cheered from the stands on Senior Day.

Brandon Johnson’s putback slam with 1 second remaining lifted Miami to a 72-70 victory over N.C. State on Saturday in likely the last game of the season for both teams. The Hurricanes led twice: when they scored first and when they scored last.

The nightmare season is over for the Miami Hurricanes but they have a smile on their face as they defeat the NC State Wolfpack 72-70 on a game-winning shot from Brandon Johnson.