SEC Player of the Year Grant Williams has classy tweet for Auburn following Final Four loss

Grant Williams knows exactly how Auburn feels right now.

The Tennessee Volunteers lost in heartbreaking fashion to Purdue in the Sweet 16 on a judgement foul call to end the game. The Vols fouled Purdue guard Carsen Edwards on a three-point attempt, and Edwards made two free throws to send it to overtime. The Boilermakers later ended the Vols season in the extra period.

A similar situation cost Auburn a chance at a national championship Friday night. The Tigers were up two points with just under six seconds left, and the Tigers fouled UVA guard Kyle Guy on a three-point attempt with under one second left. Guy made three free throws to give the Cavaliers the win over the Tigers in heartbreaking fashion.

Following the game, Williams took to Twitter to give the Tigers respect and encouragement.

Gut wrenching loss. @AuburnMBB had an incredible year and there’s nothing you can hang your head for. Some things you just can’t control. Try to remember the good things SEC Tourney Champions, First final four since 1984, and doing it all for Chuma. RESPECT. #SECBROTHERS

— Grant Williams (@GrWill2) April 7, 2019