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Sophomore Devonte Dixon's three-point play gives Floyd victory

William Floyd's Devonte Dixon celebrates as time expires

Photo credit: Joseph D. Sullivan | William Floyd's Devonte Dixon celebrates as time expires in Floyd's come-from-behind win over formerly unbeaten Brentwood. (Jan. 29, 2013)

When the buzzer sounded, Devonte Dixon could not escape the all-out blitz applied by his teammates. Floyd's sophomore point guard was gang-tackled on the court after his three-point play with 4.8 seconds remaining gave the Colonials a stunningly dramatic 64-63 victory over host Brentwood Tuesday.

"I just went to the basket. All I could think about was getting the win for my team," said Dixon,...

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