Santa Clara timeout controversy, explained: Herb Sendek 'unequivocally called timeout' before Kentucky forced OT
Here's a closer look at Herb Sendek's timeout attempt after the Broncos' go-ahead three-pointer in regulation.
Santa Clara timeout controversy, explained: Herb Sendek 'unequivocally called timeout' before Kentucky forced OT originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Santa Clara Broncos were seconds away from taking down No.
7 Kentucky. After a closer look, some fans believe the game should have been paused before Otega Oweh's game-tying shot at the buzzer. Santa Clara's coach, Herb Sendek, was seen motioning to the referee that he wanted a timeout just after Allen Graves hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 2.
2 seconds left to put the Broncos up 73-70 with 2. 2 seconds left. However, the referee did not see Sendek's request, and a couple of seconds later, Kentucky had equalized.
Here's more on Sendek's argument and whether he should have been granted a timeout. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Latest news and more Did Santa Clara call timeout? With 9.