UCLA surrendered a double-digit second half lead to SMU as the Mustangs put together an absurd 19-0 run to give them a comfortable lead. However, the Bruins stormed back and ultimately prevailed on an extremely controversial goaltending call.
Down two, sophomore guard Bryce Alford lofted up a prayer three-pointer that was clearly off target and would be lucky to catch the rim. However, SMU’s Yanick Moreira tipped the ball as it was just inches away from the bucket, prompting a goaltending call.
Here’s the play:
And here’s a close-up of his hand, which appears to show that ball actually is a fraction of an inch over the rim. It had absolutely no chance of finding the bottom of the net. Under NCAA rules, in order for it to be goaltending, the ball must have a possibility of going in. Goaltending? You be the judge.
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