NY Woman Hits Half-Court Shot, Gets Marriage Proposal
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - It was quite a night for a New York state college basketball fan who made a half-court shot to win a $500 gift card, and then received a marriage proposal seconds later.
Erin Tobin took part in a Dunkin' Donuts promotion during Thursday night's Manhattan-Siena game at the Times Union Center in Albany. As the company's mascot stood nearby, the 30-year-old Siena graduate and season ticket holder banked in her half-court, one-handed heave.
This fan connects from half-court -- but that wasn't her only surprise. @MJacquesTWCNews will have more from the Siena game tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZOptPI62eU
— Spectrum News 1 Albany (@SpecNews1Albany) February 17, 2017
After celebrating, Tobin turned around to see the mascot's giant coffee cup costume being removed to reveal her boyfriend, 31-year-old Steve Duckett, on his knee and holding an engagement ring.
A very surprised Tobin said yes as the crowd cheered.
Adding to an already big night, Siena beat Manhattan 94-71.
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