Albany's Peter Hooley Hits Game-Winning 3 to Capture America East Title

What a heartbreaker for Stony Brook.

In the final seconds of Saturday's America East tournament final, the Seawolves failed to corral a rebound to secure the win.

Instead, the ball was tipped back to Albany's Peter Hooley, who stunned Stony Brook with a three-pointer from the top of the key. His clutch trey with 1.6 seconds remaining gave the Great Danes a 51-50 victory and their third straight America East title.

Amazingly, Hooley's game-clinching triple was Albany's only made three-pointer on the day.

The play was very reminiscent of a Los Angles Lakers-Sacramento Kings playoff game from 2002.

The ending couldn't have been more fitting for Hooley, who took an extended leave of absence earlier in the year to be with his ill mother, Sue, in Australia.

He wanted to be with her on her final days after a four-year battle with colon cancer. 

Even though Sue has passed on, Peter's sister, Emma, believes their mom was there in spirit.

"

If you didn't believe in angels, I think what just happen should prove to you how magical they really are

— Emma Hooley (@emhooley) March 14, 2015"

"

So so so proud of you @PeterHooley12 I'm speechless! I know one angel who is smiling down on you big time right now

— Emma Hooley (@emhooley) March 14, 2015"

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