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- South Carolina hit an overtime buzzer beater on Tuesday night to beat Ole Miss
- Announcer Joe Kleine had trouble forming words on the game-winning play call
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The South Carolina Gamecocks took down SEC rival Ole Miss on Tuesday in a thrilling overtime matchup. The game went down to the wire, with Frank Martin’s group pulling off the improbable 77-74 win.
With just two seconds left on the clock in a tie game, South Carolina guard James Reese heaved a half court prayer that banked off the glass and through the net as time expired. The shot gave the Gamecocks a huge conference win as they hope to improve their postseason chances in the season’s final month.
The game was back and forth throughout. Ole Miss held a one-point lead at halftime. South Carolina used an 11-3 run to overcome a late deficit and gain a lead in the final minute. Rebel gaurd Jarkel Joiner then tied the game at 68 apiece by hitting a layup with 1.7 seconds remaining.
Jarkel Joiner (@JarkelJoiner) gets the Game Tying layup with 1 second left to send Ole Miss to OT with South Carolina 68-68 (Video via @MrMatthewCFB) https://t.co/VwUBr5AJtn
— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) February 16, 2022
The Gamecocks missed a half court three in regulation, but they’d make it count in overtime.
With the score tied at 74, South Carolina inbounded to Reese, who banked in the game-winner from midcourt. The shot sent the Rebels out with a delating SEC loss on their home floor.
THE HALF COURTER GOES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE BUZZER!!! https://t.co/O7VxW4KZTc
— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) February 16, 2022
The exciting finish had South Carolina fans jumping for joy while the Rebels were in disbelief. The wild ending seemed to catch the game’s announcers off guard, too.
Joe Kleine and Kevin Fitzgerald were on the call, and when the final bucket went down, Kleine had trouble forming words. He just emphatically shouted, “Oh, Oh” over and over again.
The bizarre reaction had viewers wondering if the play-by-play man was okay. Check out the hilarious responses below.
Someone needs to check on Joe Kleine. Not sure he’s ok.
— Chris (@thefakemd81) February 16, 2022
Electric commentary 🔥🔥 https://t.co/SBpdWofLGW
— iTalkSports ⚜️ (@JESportsTakes) February 16, 2022
That announcer alright? https://t.co/JsdT9aEs62
— Seb (@stian_15) February 16, 2022
Really worried about the announcer has anyone heard if he’s ok?
— jim (@JimJimmyjang) February 16, 2022
Couldn’t tell if the color commentator was choking or coughing or overly excited? https://t.co/ehVmWbM1ht
— 🇺🇸Marcus Trueheart 🇺🇸 (@MarcusTrueheart) February 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/CasieLynne14/status/1493787261237968896
— Robert. (@Robert_James44) February 16, 2022
Pause what is that noise boul making at the end of the video lol https://t.co/yZeGWUrCqn
— A.J. Lear (@AppIe_Jacks_) February 16, 2022
Joe Kleine seizing up on the mic . . . https://t.co/9kC6nsDc3e
— Milo Stone (@GeniusMilo) February 16, 2022
Commentator finna have a heart attack 😭
— E.K. Chandler (@ErrolChandler15) February 16, 2022
Who was dry coughing during the play?! 😷😂
— derrick johnson (@chs93dlj) February 16, 2022
https://t.co/jOOy7FbgGN pic.twitter.com/HWALEixaKY
— Jay. (@prodigenoir) February 16, 2022
commentator soiled his britches
— – (@jad6n) February 16, 2022
Someone needs to check in on Joe Kleine today to make sure he’s okay after that crazy last second ending.