CORAL GABLES — 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.

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.

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.