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Controversial call in overtime goes against Huskers, spurring social media scrutiny


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A game-changing foul called against Nebraska in its overtime loss to Purdue on Saturday is being dissected and scrutinized on social media. 

After Keisei Tominaga’s layup with 14 seconds left in overtime cut the Huskers’ deficit to 63-62, NU was in an obvious fouling situation.

Purdue inbounded the ball, and Braden Smith was dribbling near the half-court line when he appeared to lose possession of the ball, which was recovered by Nebraska’s Emmanuel Bandoumel, who could have turned upcourt with two teammates against one Purdue player.

Instead, a foul was called on CJ Wilcher, who appeared to make light contact with Smith as he reached for the loose ball. Smith made both free throws, and Sam Griesel missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the closing seconds.

Former NCAA officiating coordinator John W. Adams chimed in. “That’s not a foul,” he tweeted in part.

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Media members, former Big Ten players, and, of course, fans weighed in on social media.

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg, who could be seen voicing his frustration in the moment, was asked after the game if he had received an explanation on the call by game officials. 

“No, I did not,” he said flatly.





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