Western Michigan Secures Victory Over Ball State with Last-Second Buzzer Beater
In an electrifying end to the game, Western Michigan's Anthony Crump scored a miraculous basket, clinching a win in overtime.
- Western Michigan and Ball State delivered one of the most dramatic endings in college basketball history, with the game concluding in a 78-76 victory for Western Michigan.
- With only 1.6 seconds left in overtime, Ja'Vaughn Hannah's full-court pass miraculously bypassed seven defenders, landing directly in Anthony Crump's hands for the winning shot.
- The unexpected victory came after both teams were tied at 76, with the game seemingly headed to double-overtime.
- This remarkable win improved Western Michigan's record to 11-18 overall and 8-8 in the MAC, while Ball State's record fell to 14-15 and 6-10 in the conference.
- The game's thrilling conclusion has been hailed as a perfect start to March Madness, setting high expectations for the rest of the college basketball season.