Perry County Central had not one, but two late game three-point attempts go in and out to help Butler escape with a 65-62 come from behind win in the first round of the Sweet 16.
The sixth region champs had a chance to win the game in regulation. With the game tied at 61 with 21 seconds remaining, Perry County Central forced a turnover at the top of the key. Needing a bucket with only 1.9 to play, PCC got the ball to their leading scorer, sharpshooter Noah Backs. His game-winning attempt looked good, but it was a half-inch too hard to give the Commodores a victory.