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March Madness Game Between Santa Clara and Kentucky Sparks Controversy
The Kentucky Wildcats narrowly defeated the Santa Clara Broncos in a contentious March Madness game that went into overtime. A missed timeout call for Santa Clara and a game-tying three-pointer for Kentucky fuelled debate about the game's fairness.
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament first-round game between Kentucky and Santa Clara on March 21st ended with an 89-84 overtime victory for Kentucky. Santa Clara led 73-70 late in the game, but Kentucky guard Otega Oweh made a three-point shot to tie the game. Social media posts questioned the referees' failure to acknowledge Broncos head coach Herb Sendek's timeout request before Kentucky's inbound pass. Critics online allege the referees' error influenced the game's outcome, favouring Kentucky. Oweh scored all four of his three throws in overtime.
Key Facts
- Kentucky defeated Santa Clara 89-84 in overtime in the first round of March Madness.
- Otega Oweh's three-pointer sent the game into overtime.
- Oweh made all four of his three throws in the extra period.
- Herb Sendek's timeout request before Kentucky inbounded the ball was seemingly ignored.
- Social media users claimed the game was rigged in favour of Kentucky.
- Santa Clara led 73-70 with seconds remaining in regulation time.
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- Total Pro Sports — Suspicious College Basketball Fans Think They Have Evidence Proving SCU-Kentucky March Madness Game Was "Rigged" [VIDEO]