Fresno State and Boise State did battle on the hardwood on Tuesday evening and, while even die-hard college basketball fans may have passed on giving the game much attention, the game was televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network. That tidbit of information came in handy after the fact, as a bizarre sequence of events took place that made for great television.
As you can see above, there was an extended stoppage with 4:16 remaining on the clock in the first half and Fresno State leading by one point on the road. That break in the action took place as a result of a deflection that flung the basketball high into the air and lodged the sphere underneath the shot clock. Normally, this would seem like a quick fix, but various players were unsuccessful in removing the ball from its perch, even while using lengthy poking devices.
This. Just. Happened. #SCTop10 #GoDogs #mwbb pic.twitter.com/gWipBOVt6K
— Fresno State Men’s Basketball (@FresnoStateMBB) March 1, 2017
The ultimate remedy was provided by a young fan, however, as he was lifted to the heavens before climbing up to a position that allowed him to dislodge the ball. As the broadcast noted, the boy was displayed on national television and, in short, he was able to bail out the assembled collection of adults by allowing the game to continue based on his heroic behavior. This will be a memorable night for this young gentleman but he simply provided a service that no one else could and he should be commended for it.
