Michigan stays alive with a freshman's dramatic buzzer-beater

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March 18, 2018 5:36 AM

Houston had a shot to seal the win with 3.6 seconds to go but missed both free throws.

Michigan stayed alive in the NCAA Tournament when freshman Jordan Poole hit a long-range three-pointer at the buzzer to beat Houston.
Houston missed two free throws just moments earlier that could have sealed the game or at least guaranteed overtime.
Michigan went the length of the court in less than four seconds for the winning shot.

Michigan has advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a dramatic three-pointer at the buzzer-beater by freshman Jordan Poole to beat Houston.

Houston had a shot to seal the win or at least guarantee overtime after Michigan missed a game-tying shot and fouled on the rebound with 3.6 seconds to go. But Houston missed both free throws, setting up the dramatic game-winning shot.

Here is the replay from different angles.

All that was left was the joy of victory and the agony of defeat.

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