They might have had a chance if they forced a turnover or gotten a rebound with 7-8 seconds left, but giving up a layup at the end of the shot clock was just brutal.I never cease to be amazed at how terrible D1 college coaches can be in the last minute of the game. Clemson's last 40 seconds were brutal. I can't believe Clemson just let Rutgers run the clock down to 10 seconds. They effectively conceded a 2 point game with 37 seconds left.
Also make them inbound the ball cleanly several times, as Clemson had fouls to give. Horrible decision to play it out.With a 6 second differential and no timeouts, Rutgers could have taken a long 3 at the shot block buzzer, and as long as it hit the rim, Clemson would have probably needed to shoot from half court to win.
Rutgers also wasn‘t in the bonus, so you could have forced them to shoot one and ones three times.
Foul.
Why? Everyone has been calling that a 5-12 upset since the bracket came out.can't believe nova's in a game this close w winthrop
This is true, but the incessant fouling in the last minute of games is the worst part about college basketball. All of those intentional fouls should result in an actual penalty against you, not a reward by making the other team have to shoot 2 free throws and lose possession. Football teams concede the game down by one score all the time with a minute left.I never cease to be amazed at how terrible D1 college coaches can be in the last minute of the game. Clemson's last 40 seconds were brutal. I can't believe Clemson just let Rutgers run the clock down to 10 seconds. They effectively conceded a 2 point game with 37 seconds left.
Winthrop's coach looks like a major tool.