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ACC Reprimands Notre Dame’s Micah Shrewsberry After Referee Confrontation in Cal Loss

The decision follows a chaotic finish in Berkeley that hinged on a reversed four-point play ruling.

Overview

  • With Notre Dame up 71-68 in the final seconds, Cal’s Dai Dai Ames hit a 3-pointer as a foul was called on Logan Imes, a ruling that was overturned to a non-shooting foul and then reversed again to count the basket.
  • Ames made the ensuing free throw with about five seconds left to complete the four-point play and secure Cal’s 72-71 win.
  • At the buzzer, Shrewsberry charged toward referee Adam Flore and was restrained by players and staff before participating in the postgame handshake line.
  • The ACC issued a public reprimand citing unsportsmanlike behavior and said it considers the matter closed, opting against a suspension.
  • Shrewsberry apologized publicly for his actions, while some commentators, including Seth Davis, criticized the lack of a suspension as Notre Dame fell to 10-5 and Cal improved to 13-2.