Charleston Gazette-Mail · Dec 23, 2016
Marshall basketball falls to Cincinnati in overtime
Marshall men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)CINCINNATI — Troy Caupain hit a short jumper off an offensive rebound with 0.7 seconds left as Cincinnati escaped with a 93-91 overtime win over Marshall at Fifth Third Arena.
It was the third attempt for the Bearcats, who were fortunate to have possession with 27.9 seconds left. That’s when Jarron Cumberland’s errant 3-pointer wedged between the rim and backboard — that goes to the alternate possession, with the arrow pointing to the Bearcats.