The packed crowd at Historic Memorial Coliseum watched Goodwin, who connected on 9 of 17 shots and 5 of 10 3-point attempts, guide Kentucky alumni to the win. La Familia now awaits the TBT Championship Game on Sunday, where the winning team will claim the tournament's $2 million grand prize.
Willie Cauley-Stein helped set the tone early, scoring four quick points and grabbing two rebounds inside the first media timeout. La Familia's lead expanded to five points at the end of the first quarter after Goodwin hit a fading 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded.
Goodwin's performance peaked in the second quarter. After a steal, he slammed down a dunk that sent the crowd into a frenzy. At halftime, La Familia led 30-23, thanks to Goodwin's 10 points and contributions from Cauley-Stein and Sean McNeil, who both added six points.
The momentum only grew for La Familia in the third quarter. The team outscored JHX Hoops 21-7 during the period and extended its lead to 44-31. La Familia's defense and rebounding kept the pressure on Kansas, fueled by the support of Big Blue Nation.
With the Elam Ending target set at 77, Goodwin finished the game with a deep 3-pointer and a game-winning basket, sealing the victory. The win not only makes La Familia the Alumni champions but gives the team a shot at the TBT title, as they will face either The Mecca or Davis Steel in Sunday's championship game. Archie Goodwin led the way with a game-high 28 points, while Cauley-Stein scored 10 points and went 5 for 5 from the field. Billy Preston had 15 points for JHX Hoops in the loss.