LAS VEGAS — Tylor Perry finished off North Texas' remarkable postseason run the only way that seemed appropriate on Thursday night.
The senior guard hit a step-back jumper in the closing seconds to put away UAB in a 68-61 win in the final of the National Invitation Tournament at Orleans Arena.
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