Who threw the tennis balls onto the court in 1989?

With an interesting matchup in Nashville tomorrow afternoon, it’s a good time to revisit the UF vs Vandy basketball game
In 1989

https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2007/08/01/mentor-magic-the-story-of-an-ultra-short-headline/31533944007/#

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The most memorable game of the season for Lett was an overtime win at Vanderbilt that was forever known as the "tennis ball" game. Dwayne Schintzius, Florida's starting center, had been suspended for four games to begin the season after hitting a Florida student with a tennis racket. As a result, visiting SEC crowds took to serenading Schintzius with tennis balls.

It was that way at Memorial Gym, when Florida trailed Vanderbilt 72-70. The game appeared lost when the Gators lost the ball out of bounds with a second remaining. Vandy fans, however, thought the game was over and doused the court with tennis balls.

Head official John Clougherty signaled for a technical. Appropriately, Schintzius went to the line, sinking both free throws to send the game into overtime. Schintzius scored the first seven points of the extra session, lifting Florida to the 81-78 win.

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Vols throw golf balls during football games
Vandy throws tennis balls during basketball