Talking with Guilford's Tom Palombo
FOREST, Va. --- In the fourth installment of the ODAC 40 top moments features, we take a look back at one of the greatest game-winning moments in conference history. On January 31, 2005, Guilford sophomore guard Jordan Snipes turned a missed free throw rebound into an 86-foot prayer of a game-winner to secure a 91-89 overtime win at Randolph-Macon. Quakers head coach Tom Palombo recalls that moment and the attention it received.
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Snipes had a banner evening against the Yellow Jackets, helping the Quakers end a three-game skid with 34 points. He was 9-of-12 from the field and 10-of-10 from the foul line while hitting 6-of-7 from beyond the arc. He buried two three-pointers in the extra frame, accounting for six of Guilford's eight overtime points.
The final shot earned recognition throughout Greensboro and the ODAC, but also garnered national attention. It appeared several times on ESPN's "Top Plays" and afforded numerous interview opportunities for Snipes. On one such occasion -- which you'll see in this feature -- Snipes duplicated his in-game effort by hitting his third attempt in practice during an interview with former sports director Greg Kerr from local CBS affiliate WFMY News (video footage courtesy of WFMY).
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The conclusion of the 2015-16 athletic seasons etched 40 years of competition in the ODAC into the history books. In celebration of the accomplishments of conference member teams, coaches, and athletes, the ODAC will feature key milestones throughout the first 40 years of the conference. Each school has submitted a selection of top events, moments, tenures, and performances. The features developed by the ODAC will take several forms -- some audio interviews, others with video content, photo albums, and other pertinent items. All current 14 full-time member institutions will be featured throughout the season.