Elimination Round: Al Cleland clutches up with buzzer-beater to charge past elimination

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Elimination Round: Al Cleland clutches up with buzzer-beater to charge past elimination

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Al Cleland waves the Mexican flag into the Round of 32 after clutching up on the last wave of the heat to avoid elimination alongside Cole Houshmand.

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