DENVER (AP) — Little Rock is moving on in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to an out-of-nowhere comeback that led to an 85-83 double-overtime victory over Purdue on Thursday.
Josh Hagins sent the game into overtime with a shot from the edge of the midcourt logo, and then into double OT with an arcing shot off glass over an outstretched defender.
@purduemitch needs to order mandatory student body free throw shooting practice. #the5thseedcurse @jakequery @JMV1070
— Mike Delph (@MikeDelph) March 17, 2016
...as if millions of brackets cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened. #Purdue
— Ed Cates (@EdCates) March 17, 2016
The 6-foot-1 senior finished with 31 points, including six in the second overtime.
The 12th-seeded Trojans (30-4), trailed 65-52 with 3:33 to go in regulation, and then went on a 12-0 run to make it a game. Trailing by three on the final possession, Hagins tried to find space, then stepped back and launched from 30 feet to tie it.
Little Rock will face Iowa State on Saturday in the second round.
Vince Edwards led Purdue (26-9) with 24 points.
"Boilermakers Engineer Stunning Defeat". Film at 11. Yikes.
— Brad Brown (@BradBrownTV) March 17, 2016
That's about as infuriating a loss as you can possibly endure.
— Michael Grady (@Grady) March 17, 2016
That was a REALLY good #Purdue team that never realized their potential this season. Could've been really special.
Posted by Dave Furst - RTV6 on Thursday, March 17, 2016
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