hit the deck

"The shot came straight at him," he said, adding that "everyone hit the deck" and "scattered".

A former Utah congressman who witnessed the attack described to Fox News how "everyone hit the deck" and "scattered" after the gunshot was heard.

A gritty defensive stand followed, with rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker and Collier hitting the deck for a loose ball, setting up another Sparks possession.

Her scoring in the final minutes — three decisive driving layups, one of which led to her hitting the deck again — helped fend off a comeback attempt and secure the win.

It was the first time Inoue, a man with 23 knockouts in 26 fights, had hit the deck.