Leah Time

WBB: Earnest hits buzzer beater as Valparaiso knocks off UIC in thriller

Leah Earnest didn’t need to look at the clock.

The Valparaiso senior knew exactly how much time she had left and exactly how many steps she could take before she needed to get rid of the ball on Sunday afternoon.

Earnest scored a buzzer-beating layup to knock off UIC 71-70 in a play that garnered national attention when it appeared on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10.