In a thrilling Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinals, UNLV and San Diego State were locked in a tight contest that went into overtime. D.J. Thomas, leading with 27 points on 10/16 FGs, executed a remarkable scoop shot with just 0.5 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 65-65, forcing the overtime period. This came after Micah Parrish missed two free throws for San Diego State, which could have sealed the game. The match was notable for its intensity, with only eight fouls called in the first half, where UNLV trailed 16-12. Thomas's performance, including a nifty hesitation move early in the game, was a highlight, alongside Jaedon LeDee's eight points on 4-of-7 FGs for the Aztecs. The rest of the Aztecs were 1-of-18 FGs.
Dedan Thomas Jr had an open look at a game-tying three ad time expired, but it doesn’t fall. https://t.co/EdYlncVf6X
UNLV FORCES OVERTIME 👀 @TheRunninRebels (via @CBSSportsCBB) https://t.co/IVMXtYh5VE
UNLV sends it to OT vs SDSU in the MWC Tournament! 🏀🧅 https://t.co/RDFBX4B6cr
WE'RE GOING TO OVERTIME. @TheRunninRebels KNOT IT UP AT 65 ALL 🔥🔥 https://t.co/1IsCSldCML
Incredible. D.J. Thomas scores six points in the final 30 seconds of regulation, including this scoop shot with 0.5 seconds left to force overtime. UNLV was dead and buried. Thomas up to 27 points on 10/16 FGs. End of regulation: UNLV 65, SDSU 65. https://t.co/u8ya5wqSs9
More overtime anyone⁉️ @TheRunninRebels and @Aztec_MBB are going to OT on @CBSSportsNet thanks to @dedanthomasjr‼️ #MWMadness https://t.co/fVPUmjaY2g
Dedan Thomas Jr. with a nice spin move to the basket with under a second left as UNLV has forced overtime against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinals. No. 4 UNLV 65 No. 5 San Diego St 65 The five-minute OT period is about to start. #unlvmbb https://t.co/LKdJIinYAf
Headed to overtime again in the Mountain West quarterfinals! Thomas Jr. ties it for UNLV with 0.5 seconds left after Micah Parrish misses both free throws. https://t.co/KePHk8bN8Z
DJ THOMAS SENDS THIS GAME TO OVERTIME. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!? #UNLV #unlvmbb #Mountainwest https://t.co/iY95v1sYUf
Micah Parrish bricks a pair of FTs that would’ve iced it for Aztecs. Dedan Thomas with the driving spin layup w/.5 left. We’re headed to OT for the second time this afternoon: UNLV 65, San Diego State 65.
Mountain West co-Freshman of the Year Dedan Thomas Jr. gets a shot to fall to tie today's 2nd quarterfinals game at 65 in the final seconds. We're heading to OT.
D.J. Thomas uses a nifty hesitation move before nailing a floater. He's got 10 points to lead all scorers. Jaedon LeDee has eight points on 4-of-7 FGs. Rest of the Aztecs are 1-of-18. Only eight fouls called so far. UNLV 16, SDSU 12 w/ 7:03 left in first half.