San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell drew a foul with less than 2 seconds left in the Elite Eight matchup against Creighton and made one free throw to send the Aztecs to the Final Four.
Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard appeared to grab Trammell’s hip as he went up for a running jumper. An official called a foul and allowed Trammell to get a chance to win the game. He missed the first free throw but made the second to put San Diego State up 57-56.
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Mar 26, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Darrion Trammell (12) makes a free throw during the second half against the Creighton Bluejays at the NCAA Tournament South Regional-Creighton vs San Diego State at KFC YUM! Center. (Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports)
Baylor Scheierman’s long pass down the court to try and set up a Creighton teammate for a game-winning shot was knocked away. Officials who reviewed the play determined that time expired as the ball was knocked out of bounds and the game was over.
The end of the game sequence sparked debate on social media.
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San Diego State would advance to the Final Four for the first time in school history.
Ryan Nembhard #2 of the Creighton Bluejays fouls Darrion Trammell #12 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 26, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Trammell finished with 12 points and five rebounds. The free throws at the end of the game were his only attempts of the game. Lamont Butler led San Diego State with 18 points.
San Diego State has beaten Charleston, Furman, Alabama and now Creighton to get to the Final Four. The Aztecs will play Florida Atlantic, which is also in the Final Four for the first time.
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Ryan Nembhard #2 of the Creighton Bluejays fouls Darrion Trammell #12 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 26, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Final Four games are set for tip-off on Saturday.
