Collins said that Breeding had ruled that Doughty moved into an airborne shooter while crowding into his landing spot to violate a rule governing ''verticality.'' In a statement, national officiating coordinator J.D. ''NCAA needs to get some new refs,'' Auburn guard Bryce Brown said after as the team made its way back to the locker room. The Tigers' final heave downcourt for a desperation catch-and-shoot 3 from Brown wasn't close. Guy made the first two free throws to tie it, then came out of an Auburn timeout to hit the third and put Virginia ahead.
Officials reviewed a replay and confirmed Guy's feet were behind the arc. ''You've got to trust their decision that they make on that floor.'' ''They missed some calls and they made some calls, but like I said, that's why they're reffing the Final Four because they're the best of the best,'' Doughty said. ''I thought it was going to be a no-call,'' Auburn center Austin Wiley said, ''but he made the call.''ĭoughty said he was focused on trying to stay close to Guy - who had made a key 3-pointer moments earlier - but not fouling him. Still, it took a few confusing moments before it was clear there had been a foul call, prompting a wave of stunned cheers from Virginia fans and furious boos from Auburn supporters. Guy even began to cover his face with his jersey as the shot missed as though thinking his season was over - though he said afterward he heard the whistle immediately. Guy's shot bounced off the rim as the horn sounded in what appeared to be an Auburn win. ''Survive and advance,'' Virginia coach Tony Bennett said, ''I guess that's taking on a new meaning.''ĭoughty's torso made contact with Guy's right thigh as he elevated for the twisting shot, even as Doughty extended his arms skyward and he almost leaned backward in an attempt to avoid the contact.
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