Kentucky Advances on Controversial Buzzer-Beater After Refs Miss Timeout
Refs miss Santa Clara timeout on controversial Kentucky buzzer-beater
USA TODAY2026.03.20Updated 15d ago

Two missed calls late in Kentucky vs. Santa Clara may have played a factor in the Wildcats' March Madness win vs. the Broncos.
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Kentucky's March Madness victory over Santa Clara came under scrutiny after officials failed to call a timeout late in the game. The missed calls, which occurred in the final moments, may have directly impacted the controversial buzzer-beater that secured the Wildcats' win. The officiating errors have sparked debate about tournament decision-making.
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