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OU basketball: Jamal Bieniemy's buzzer-beater causes betting controversy

NORMAN — Jamal Bieniemy's running 3-pointer at the buzzer Monday night initially seemed inconsequential, but it turned out to be a remarkably bad beat for some bettors.

Bieniemy's last-second shot flipped what would have been a 75-71 Iowa State win to a 75-74 Iowa State win. The Cyclones were a 3-point favorite and the over/under Monday night was 146.5.

Bieniemy's shot — leading to an OU cover and pushing the total to the over — altered both bets.

And it likely should not have counted. Photos show the ball is still in Bieniemy's hands when the backboard lights up red.