The VCU Rams are apparently the luckiest team ever.
On Saturday night, VCU was trailing St. Bonaventure by one after the Bonnies hit a three pointer with .5 seconds left in regulation. But immediately after the shot, the Bonnies were hit with a technical foul because their fans stormed the court prematurely. VCU was awarded one free throw, which it made, and forced overtime where the Rams won by 6.
Wednesday night against George Washington, VCU had similar luck. Down 2 with 10 seconds left, Colonels guard Yutu Watanabe hit a 3-pointer that appeared to give GW the win at the buzzer…
Yuta Watanabe beats VCU at the buzzer. pic.twitter.com/To8O69kcGg
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) February 9, 2017
The GW fans, like the St. Bonaventure fans Saturday night, rushed the floor after Watanabe’s shot. The court storm seemed premature but a technical wasn’t assessed against GW. Twitter declared GW the victors…
GW buzzer-beating 3 beats VCU, probably. Might be 0.2 seconds left. Fans nearly pulled a St. Bonaventure.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 9, 2017
GW BASKETBALL TWITTER WHERE YOU AT
— Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) February 9, 2017
Yup. It happened again. GW hits a corner 3 to beat VCU at the buzzer and the GW fans DONT rush the court! pic.twitter.com/qFAeofLlES
— Matt Estreich (@MattEstreich) February 9, 2017
Yuta Watanabe may've just sunk VCU's at-large hopes.
So many #ONIONS
— Rush the Other 26 (@other26hoops) February 9, 2017
GW with the buzzer beater to knock off VCU! They might put a couple tenths of a second on the clock.
— Andy Bottoms (@AndyBottoms) February 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/jonbecker/status/829540081560084480
Wow VCU loses at the buzzer to GW what a great finish.
— Joe_2231995 (@Joe_Reilly95) February 9, 2017
YUTA WATANABE!!!!!!!!!! Omg for 3!!!!! GW beat VCU!!!!!! #RaiseHigh
— Laura Ryan (@LauraRyanSays) February 9, 2017
YUTA HITS A 3 AT THE BUZZER AND GW WINS 53-52!!!!!!!
— WRGW Sports (@WRGWSports) February 9, 2017
The twitter celebration ended up being premature. The referees but 0.4 seconds left o the clock, and this happened…
Incredible. @VCU_Hoops was down by one with 0.4 to go, gets the foul call, and knocks down free throws to win it. https://t.co/qVF8VhNAut
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) February 9, 2017
Here is the foul that put VCU to the line…
VCU wins on a charge on an inbounds pass. pic.twitter.com/vZ6ubgmYDl
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) February 9, 2017
Note to college basketball teams, don’t press your luck against the VCU Rams.
About Fred Segal
Fred Segal, 35, grew up in the Miami, Florida area and currently lives in Coral Springs, Florida, with his wife and two children. He is currently an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the law firm Broad and Cassel. Fred is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a rabid, borderline unhealthy, supporter of the Florida Gators.