New Jersey High School Appeals Referee's Decision in State Basketball Tournament

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A New Jersey high school has asked the state's education commissioner to delay the title game while they appeal a referee's decision to overturn a buzzer-beating basket. The referees initially declared Manasquan the winner, but later overturned the call, giving Camden a 46-45 win.

A New Jersey high school is appealing a referee's decision to overturn a buzzer-beating basket in a state basketball tournament game. Manasquan has asked the state's education commissioner to delay the title game while they appeal the case in court. The referees initially declared Manasquan the winner, but later overturned the call, giving Camden a 46-45 win. Multiple videos clearly show that the shot was in the air and going into the basket before the final buzzer sounded.

The controversy has gained national attention

 

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