BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WJHL) — In a thrilling finish at the Pete Hanna Center, Blake Barkley became the hero for East Tennessee State with a last-second play that secured a 76-75 victory over Samford on Saturday. The redshirt sophomore’s decisive tip-in on a missed layup with just four seconds left clinched the win, marking a standout performance for the Buccaneers. Barkley wrapped up the game with a career-high night, delivering when it mattered most.