West Virginia lost to Syracuse 63-61 on Saturday, in the midst of fireworks over a blatant blown call.
With the Mountaineers trailing, Truck Bryant missed a three-point shot that would've given West Virginia the lead. Deniz Kilicli, however, rebounded the miss and went up for what would have been a game-tying shot. However, his attempt was pinned against the backboard by Syracuse's Baye Keita. It was was an obvious goal-tend, and the three officials on the floor swallowed their whistles.
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Video: No. 3 Syracuse Gets Controversial Win over West Virginia
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No. 3 Syracuse outlasted West Virginia, 63-61, on Saturday but a controversial no-call in the game’s waning seconds had Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins steaming after the game.
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