If not for the robbery against Arkansas
Arkansas came back and was up as much as nine,led until 2 minutes to go,then the refs made about 5 terrible calls in a row that gave the game to UNCWhat happened? I had to stop watching with Arky down 5.
Prior to that UNC blocked a three point shot that went out of bounds and they gave the ball to UNC,there were also 3 questionable fouls /non calls that helped UNC and changed the game.I think the refs have done a good job overall this tourney but there was one no call in particular that really changed that game imo.
Very little time left with the Hawgs holding a slim lead and Berry drove the paint completely out of control running into a defender and throwing up a wild shot that he missed but was tipped in by the UNC big guy. They could've called a blocking foul, but it looked like a for sure charge to me. There should have been some kind of whistle though as there was lots of contact (it could've also been a walk). Arkansas still had a chance to win the game after that but NC closed it out.
It was the most egregious officiating mistake of the tourney so far. I do think the better team won but that play really sucked for Arkansas.
That block was super close but he did get a piece of it. A spinning ball doesn't turn into a knuckle ball for no reason. And IIRC they even reviewed it but didn't over turn the call.Prior to that UNC blocked a three point shot that went out of bounds and they gave the ball to UNC,there were also 3 questionable fouls /non calls that helped UNC and changed the game.
Throw my .02 in- folks are right- as badly as I hate arky- they were SCREWED at least twice on a
tipped/blocked shot on one end and then berry completely runs over a defender next play at the other end..
In my mind no way officials were letting uncch lose that game- kinda surprised same thing didn't happen against dook and USC.
Definitely a charge and a walk. Should have been arky ball down one. The non reversal after review the play earlier was criminal. It was crystal clear that it was a tipped ball and should stay with ark with .02 on the shot clock.
As bad as the calls were Ark IMO lost the game themselves going to stall ball with 2:00 to go up by 5. They went three straight possessions without getting a remotely decent shot off. They keep attacking there they probably win the game.