UNC Asheville player makes costly mistake after miracle 3-pointer that could have forced overtime
UNC Asheville lost a heartbreaker to Georgia Tech, 75-74, just seconds after jubilation ensued due to a costly mistake.
Key points
- That sent Victor Valdes to the free throw line, and he hit one of two to take the lead, and UNC Asheville was unable to get another shot off.
- TOP-RANKED GEORGIA ROLLS PAST MISSOURI, MOVES CLOSER TO SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RETURN To make matters worse, though, the mistake erased quite an effort from Mayfield, who scored 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting.
- UNC Asheville was up by 10 with 6:30 to go, so there is plenty of blame to go around.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, apparently, UNC Asheville forward Myles Mayfield did not know what the score was, because he intentionally fouled a Yellow Jacket almost immediately.
Georgia Tech built a 74-71 advantage in the final seconds before Connor Dubsky hit a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining to tie it and likely send the game to overtime.
Additional details
- The Yellow Jackets (4-0) trailed 32-25 at halftime and were down by as many as 11 in the second half before rallying.
- Tylis Jordan added seven rebounds for Georgia Tech, while Jackson Fields finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds.
- Georgia Tech overcame 37% shooting by grabbing 19 offensive rebounds and holding a 45-37 advantage on the glass.
- At least one college basketball team is apparently knocking off the rust in the early going of the season.
- Head coach Mike Morrell was in disbelief initially, but he and other players consoled Mayfield.
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