San Diego State snags buzzer-beating win over FAU to reach NCAA Tournament final
Posted on AllSides April 1st, 2023
From The Right
HOUSTON – Learn the name Lamont Butler. The unheralded junior guard shot his way into Final Four lore Saturday night, sinking a game-winning jumper from the right wing at the buzzer to send San Diego State to Monday’s national championship game. He was immediately mobbed by his teammates after his shot capped a memorable clash between non-brand name schools and capped the Aztecs rally from 14 points down in the second half. With the shot, the defensive-minded Butler ended No. 9 Florida Atlantic’s Cinderella run, and moved No. 5 San...