Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. San Diego State’s Lamont Butler played the role of the hero on Saturday night as his jumper lifted the Aztecs to a win over Florida Atlantic 72-71 in the national semifinal game.
But Butler’s shot was nearly all for naught as the replay of his play showed just how close he was to stepping out of bounds on the play. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM San Diego State guard Lamont Butler celebrates after defeating Florida Atlantic during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.
Vasquez) Butler brought the ball up after an Owls player missed a jumper in the lane. He drove down to the right side toward the baseline and his foot nearly stepped on the end line.
His foot was barely an inch away from the line. Regardless, Butler rose up and fired, making the shot and putting himself into March Madness lore. "I didn’t really know how big it was," he said after the game. "We’re going to the national championship.