Johnny Dawkins blocks David Rivers to secure Duke's victory over Notre Dame in 1986
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In the 1986 NCAA title game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke faced Notre Dame in a thrilling matchup. With just six seconds remaining and Duke leading 75-74, Johnny Dawkins made a crucial defensive play by blocking David Rivers’ shot attempt to secure the win for the Blue Devils. This moment is considered one of the greatest clutch plays in Duke history. The game was marked by intense competition and featured standout performances from both teams and players. This victory continued Duke's tradition of success in college basketball under Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
- •Duke leads Notre Dame 75-74 with 6 seconds left.
- •Johnny Dawkins blocks a crucial shot from David Rivers.
- •The game took place at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
- •This moment is highlighted as a key victory for Duke.
- •The Blue Devils maintained their strong reputation in college basketball.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — YouTube Gold: Johnny Dawkins Guts Notre Dame At The Buzzer In 1986
"Johnny Dawkins soars for a dunk in the 1986 NCAA title game vs. Louisville.
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