Is this the most adorable finish ever? Baby race held during halftime at ACC basketball tournament finishes with a dramatic comeback victory

  • The ACC Men's Basketball tournament held its first baby race during halftime
  • On Friday during the halftime at the Pittsburgh vs. Boston College game six babies raced across the court in under three minutes
  • Baby Paisley surpassed baby Jack in a surprise, last-minute win
  • Though Jack held the lead for majority of the race, he slowed down just inches from the finish line and Paisley, with her eyes on a toy, raced forwards   
  • The game was held at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina 

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The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament kicked off its first round on Friday with a halftime show baby race the ended with a dramatic and unexpected victory.

Six babies lined up with their parents during the halftime of the Pittsburgh vs. Boston College game on Friday night to see who could cross the court to an adult at the other side in just three minutes. 

While the sweet babies were enough to steal the attention of the crowds at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina, the climactic underdog finish sent the stands roaring with applause. 

Prepping: Six parents held their babies at the start of the first ACC baby race on Friday

Prepping: Six parents held their babies at the start of the first ACC baby race on Friday 

Ready, set, go! The race was held during the halftime of the Pittsburgh vs. Boston College game on Friday at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina

Ready, set, go! The race was held during the halftime of the Pittsburgh vs. Boston College game on Friday at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina

The tots were given three minutes to cross the court to a parent on the other side in just three minutes as the song Baby Shark played

The tots were given three minutes to cross the court to a parent on the other side in just three minutes as the song Baby Shark played

Though most babies refused to even crawl across the court, baby Jack (left in blue) was in the lead, until baby Paisley (right) surpassed him

Though most babies refused to even crawl across the court, baby Jack (left in blue) was in the lead, until baby Paisley (right) surpassed him 

After the babies were placed on the starting line and the whistle was blown two of the infants started crawling towards the goal as Baby Shark played in the background.

A baby named Javi took the lead - crawling forwards with a giddy smile before turning back to his mom. 

Then baby Jack began to test his luck, pushing towards the end, and eventually surpassing Javi. 

Cutting it close: Baby Jack was just inches from the finish line when he looked to his right and saw baby Paisley speeding towards the finish line

Cutting it close: Baby Jack was just inches from the finish line when he looked to his right and saw baby Paisley speeding towards the finish line 

So close! Baby Paisley kept her eyes locked on a toy she wanted, propelling her towards the finish line as the crowds erupted in cheers

So close! Baby Paisley kept her eyes locked on a toy she wanted, propelling her towards the finish line as the crowds erupted in cheers

We have a winner! The tiny tot zoomed across the finish line despite not being in the lead, motivated by a video game controller

We have a winner! The tiny tot zoomed across the finish line despite not being in the lead, motivated by a video game controller 

Victory! Baby Paisley pictured before her epic win wearing a North Carolina Tar Heels themed outfit

Victory! Baby Paisley pictured before her epic win wearing a North Carolina Tar Heels themed outfit 

All the while a little girl named Paisley was ever so slowly crawling forwards, looking back at her mom every now and then.   

When Jack slows just inches away from the finish line, little Paisley locks her eyes on a video game controller and crawls at lightening speed. 

With her eyes on the prize, she crosses the finish line and picks up the toy, winning the race. 

Her last-minute come-up awarded her roaring applause and cheers from the crowds during the first ever ACC Baby race. 

In the end, Pittsburgh won the game 80-70. 

 

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