Eron Harris had 31 points and No. 13 Michigan State held off Florida Gulf Coast, 78-77, on Sunday night when a timekeeping error led to a disputed finish at East Lansing, Mich.
With 1.6 seconds remaining, Florida Gulf Coast threw a long inbounds pass from underneath its own basket. But the clock incorrectly started when the pass was thrown, rather than when Antravious Simmons caught the ball by the foul line at the other end of the court.
So as Simmons turned to try a winning shot, the buzzer sounded — much too early. Simmons missed his attempt, but Florida Gulf Coast players looked confused and Coach Joe Dooley sought an explanation.