by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell fouled out with less than 2 seconds remaining in the Elite Eight matchup against Creighton and converted a free throw to send the Aztecs to the Final Four.
Creighton’s guard, Ryan Nembhard, appeared to grab Trammell’s hip as he made a leap. A referee called a foul and allowed Trammell a chance to win the game. He missed the first free throw but hit the second to put San Diego State up 57-56.
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March 26, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Darrion Trammell (12) takes a free throw during the second half against the Creighton Bluejays in the NCAA Tournament South Regional-Creighton vs San Diego State at KFC YUM! Center. (Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports)
Baylor Scheierman’s long pass downcourt to try to set up a Creighton teammate for a game-winning shot was deflected. The officials reviewing the play determined that time expired when the ball went out of bounds and the game ended.
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 of 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. Free kicks late in 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 reach the Final Four. The Aztecs will play Florida Atlantic, who 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 of 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 scheduled to start on Saturday.
