In a dramatic turn of events during a closely contested basketball game at MSG, Marquette and Villanova headed to overtime after a potential game-winning shot by Kam Jones of Marquette was ruled too late upon review. The shot, which was initially celebrated as a buzzer-beater, was closely scrutinized, showing that the ball was still on Jones' fingertips as time expired. This decision has significant NCAA tournament implications, especially for Villanova, as their hopes for an NCAA tournament berth hang in the balance. The game, held at Madison Square Garden, was marked by its intense finish, with officials and fans alike closely examining the final moments.
Villanova and Marquette going to OT https://t.co/DDuSPRlYOt
KAM JONES WAS THIS CLOSE 😅 INSTEAD, MORE OVERTIME 😳 (via @MarquetteMBB) https://t.co/JMuoZk2Aa2
Kam Jones was VERY CLOSE to a game-winner, but the shot was a little too late. Villanova and Marquette are headed to OT 😰 (via @CBBonFOX) https://t.co/03qHM22mej
The buzzer beater is waved off Villanova and Marquette going to OT https://t.co/TfUKv94QOG
BASKET IS RULED NO GOOD Villanova and Marquette going to OT https://t.co/RhQcze1HSA
Marquette apparently beats Villanova at the buzzer. But after review, officals ruled that Kam Jones did not get it off in time. So, we go to overtime. https://t.co/8HsEAmP9Lj
WE ARE GOING TO OVERTIME! @MarquetteMBB x @NovaMBB https://t.co/WgFYYasapM
It was out of his hand. #mubb
It ^looks^ like it’s still on his fingertips but wow. I don’t know if you can get closer that that. Might be headed to OT at the Garden Nova-Marquette.
That is the closest review of a last-second shot I have ever seen. Marquette's basket waved off. OT in MSG. I think i would have gone with that was too cool to wipe it out.
Upon review, no basket. But my goodness what a play. Overtime for Marquette-Nova. https://t.co/FmiOClN5Wz
KAM JONES WINS IT- OR DOES HE?!?! NO BASKET 🤯🤯🤯🤯 https://t.co/dhMCKjjCta
Officials wave it off. Onto overtime we go. @NovaMBB still breathing.
No basket. OT. Just a fantastic play but a microsecond too late coming off Kam Jones' hand. https://t.co/hYVZh1qPgD
I…..oh man. If this is what keeps Villanova out of the NCAA tournament….
Review looks really close. @NovaMBB huddling up as if it doesn't count. Regardless some great endgame execution there from @MarquetteMBB on last two plays. https://t.co/SBxCg9sh4H
Hi-def instant replay from my awful phone says Marquette-Villanova is going to OT https://t.co/aUHJnpUVJI
The previous game just ended (I think) in DRAMATIC fashion https://t.co/rfDpnCvc3t