How Clemson's Mia Moore reacted to buzzer-beater waved off, no foul call in March Madness loss
Clemson women's basketball star Mia Moore thought she won the March Madness game for the Tigers but it was waved off and then lost in overtime to USC.
COLUMBIA — Mia Moore thought she had won a March Madness first-round game in regulation for Clemson women's basketball in heroic, thrilling fashion. Moore raced down the court and hit a running 3-pointer to seemingly give the Tigers a win vs Southern Cal. But when the refs reviewed the buzzer-beater, it showed the ball didn't leave the senior guard's hands until after the clock hit zero.
That sent the game into overtime where the No. 8 seed Tigers (21-12) lost 71-67 to No. 8 Southern Cal (18-13).
The first Women's NCAA Tournament appearance for Clemson in seven seasons came to a heartbreaking end on March 21 in Colonial Life Arena. "Initially I thought it was good but I guess I came up short," Moore said. "I really thought I was going to at least get the foul call there and be able to go to the foul line.
" Moore leads Clemson with 13. 5 points per game but had nine points in the loss, failing to score in the first three quarters. She had eight in the fourth then one in overtime, finishing 2-of-12 from the floor.