Jarod Lucas led the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball to an incredible 77-74 away victory over the Colorado State Rams men’s basketball team at the Moby Arena in a game on college basketball with a laser-focused three-point shot.
The game took an unexpected turn when Isaiah Stevens tied the game for the Rams with just 2.5 seconds remaining, igniting the more than 7,000 fans in the arena.
However, the excitement quickly turned to disbelief as Nevada star Jarod Lucas banked in a 3-pointer from behind the half-court line at the buzzer, securing a shocking win for the Wolf Pack.
In a remarkable coincidence, a similar scenario unfolded in the professional league, as Max Strus of the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered an incredible 59-foot buzzer-beater. This shot sealed a 121-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic, leaving fans stunned by the dramatic turn of events.
With more players stepping up to take clutch shots, reminiscent of the Steph Curry revolution, it’s refreshing to witness other players having their own ‘Dame Time’ moment.
The Wolf Pack’s victory not only exemplifies this trend but also propelled the men’s team to 4th place in the Mountain West division with an impressive 23-6 record.
Fans react to Jarod Lucas’ incredible long-distance clutch shot
Jarod Lucas won it late for the Nevada Wolf Pack in their game against Colorado State, sending shockwaves throughout the basketball world. His game-winning shot coincided with the same shot by the Cavaliers’ Max Strus against the Mavericks.
Jarod Lucas (via Open Source/X)Fans took to the popular social media platform, X to share in the moment. Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:
Jarod Lucas, over 90% from the FT line, missed 3 of his final 4 FTs which allowed CSU to tie the game late.
Then, Jarod Lucas did THIS AT FHE BUZZER FROM HALF COURT!
If you wait until Mid March to watch CBB, ITS ON YOU
— T3 Bracketology™️🏀 (@T3Bracketology) February 28, 2024
Nevada’s victory over Colorado State bolstered their position in the conference title race and improved their chances of making the NCAA tournament as a projected No. 10 seed. Meanwhile, Colorado State’s loss officially eliminated them from regular-season title contention, as they trailed by 3.5 games with only two games left to play.
