San Diego State hits incredible buzzer-beater to advance to title game

With time winding down, Lamont Butler stepped up to hit a buzzer-beater and send San Diego State to its first ever National Championship Game. Watch the incredible shot and reactions here.
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[@SimShard]

The shot, the buzzer sounding right before it goes down, the crowd reaction..this is what March Madness is about...

[@dexter6052]

announcers were kinda lame though

[@khouse1554]

I guess… doesn’t matter cause either team would get blown out by UConn lol

[@dexter6052]

@@khouse1554 well see about that

[@lupinvash3]

@@dexter6052 Bill Rafferty is good as a color commentator. Jim Nantz, though, I am not high on him as a play by play. Apparently this is his last year doing so in N.C.A.A. basketball, I think, and I heard Ian Eagle is taking over. He’s definitely much better at play by play than Nantz. Oan is definitely good for college hoops and nfl. Honestly, though, I really wish it was Kevin Harlan to do so.

[@thatdude7692]

Legendary shot

[@sports3117]

Give the SDSU coach credit for trusting his players to get a good shot at the buzzer by not calling a timeout

[@manager4409]

Absolutely. Hate when they micromanage

[@deemoallday]

That coach has been here done this too many times with the Fab 5 experience coach

[@markdiego1534]

Not gonna lie, I was calling for it.

[@briandraper7630]

@@markdiego1534 not calling a timeout was the right move. It’s hard to inbound the ball under pressure, and they would have 0 timeouts at that point. You already have the ball in bounds so better to go with it

[@matek6940]

nah he literally said he had no plays left

[@DamonGoldsteinMusic]

Biggest moment in SDSU sports history. Extremely proud of this squad. 🔥🤝🏽

[@joshk2879]

🤜🤛 almost correct brotha… Biggest win in SAN DIEGO SPORTS HISTORY!!!!😁👍

[@roberthorry621]

They are about to get steam rolled in the finals 😂

[@tupac1385]

Aztecs ⚫🔴

[@DaTwizzla]

@@roberthorry621 we will see

[@DaTwizzla]

@@roberthorry621 I think Aztecs defense can hold up

[@FashionRoadman]

That buzzer was cold blooded, props for keeping the dribble alive till the end, man almost carried.

[@garretazonsa]

"Almost" is an understatement!

[@FashionRoadman]

@@garretazonsa lol I rewatched it and actually he did carry bad haha, refs didn’t call it though - I guess the story was better

[@stdev.]

@@FashionRoadman The "nearly" would be nearly stepped out of bounds

[@chrisoakley5830]

All players carry the basketball in today's game. It is very rarely called.

[@FashionRoadman]

@@chrisoakley5830 guess it depends where, I used to play semi pro in Europe and they are literally calling that all day, everyday. The stuff I see players get away with in the US is crazyyy (Carrys, dragging / sliding the pivot foot, multiple gather steps etc)

[@TheLyricsGuy]

For anyone who doesn’t know, San Diego has had it ROUGH when it comes to sports. It’s great to finally see the city represented on the national stage in a very long time.

[@deniseblust887]

They were interviewing the Florida coach through the whole game. No respect to SDSU and what they've done. I'm so proud of them!!

[@joshuad1716]

Shhhhh one more game

[@jaknap1]

Are you screaming “no one gave us a chance, no one believed in us but we never gave up”? Glad that they won. They’ll represent the west coast.

[@davidcrook99]

🥲it’s true rip chargers

[@mikaelhendrickson980]

Idk what u mean by rough. U guys play in the mountain west which over the years have been competing at a competitive level. Boise Bronco fan here but always rooting for the west to take it all

[@billyrhodes_]

Most insane March madness ever

[@jasonmangan3205]

I disagree I think the Kris Jenkins shot to win it in 2016 was the most insane March Madness ever in my opinion

[@Trent69420]

@@jasonmangan3205 although that shot was great in terms of upsets I think this has been the best march madness overall

[@Grip134]

It's up there bro

[@surgegaming5702]

i think it was prob the best because SDSU made a crazy comeback

[@PSU232]

guys he's talking about this year as a whole. Think about the stats, princeton one of the first 15 seeds to make sweet 16, no 1 seeds in elite 8 for first time since 1978, 16 seed winning for second time ever, a five seed has never won it all and we have two in the final 4. Uconn can be the first team ever to beat 3 five seeds in the same tournament. Its crazy. Its madness

[@jbrlyt]

I watched this live and sprinted around my living room with my hands on my head

[@jermeledwards4281]

😂😂…in total disbelief

[@johnbrattan9341]

Golly I Just. I rammed my head through a wall and lit myself on fire.

[@ddebenedictis]

Was it a sprint of thrill or agony?

[@keithevans6631]

Yea right

[@ct1453]

I was in my seat at SOFI for WrestleMania night 1 on my phone watching in disbelief cheering

[@MrQwiksix21]

TECS FO LIFE !!!! I'm born and raised in the 619. Am an SDSU Alum and still live here !! Been waiting my WHOLE LIFE for thus moment!!! #AZTECS

[@armenmaza4811]

One of the most legendary run for a college team ever.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonskates7]

I'm an SDSU Graduate (2002), Wow! Go Aztecs! Biggest Sports moment in San Diego History, b/c no one expected them to make it this far.

[@allenralph5233]

they won a pro title in football before the merger in the nfl but that was a long time ago so i understand.

[@joshhoodrat451]

SDSU’s only other national championship , 1973 Men’s Volleyball

[@joesmith8725]

@@joshhoodrat451 SDSU Aztecs football won 3 NCs in football back in the late '60s. But they were D-II at the time. D-II NCs. Also mens hoops, back in 1941, NAIA level at the time.

[@ChristinaMagma]

Greetings fellow alumni!

[@matthewhawkins2379]

The form on that shot was straight fundamental that's good form right there

[@camronjohnston5149]

Doing the entire Mountain West proud incredible run SDST.

[@williammials6080]

PLEASE

[@HeatCheck007]

I’ve seen incredible San Diego moments but this may have just become number 1 of all time. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dontnonowuno9953]

It's up there with 84' Pads beating cubs down 0-2 to go to world series with Garvey hitting that homer off Lee in game four,Also the 94 underdog Chargers going 0-4 to start season only to beat Steelers in Pitt to go to first ever SBowl .Runner up Pads beating dodgers in 98 playoffs and last year's squad.This was top three probably but definitely number one to many diehards Aztec fanslike myself .

[@number3stunner118]

@@dontnonowuno9953 Chargers were 4-0. They were the last undefeated team (Broncos beat them) I think they were a 2-seed. I think I like this moment more, personally.

[@j.michael]

I was folding my laundry while watching my Aztecs....when Butler hit the game winner I threw all my folded clothes in the air while screaming around my living room!! ....GREAT JOB AZTECS!!

[@mrp4242]

Congrats to SDSU Aztecs, their fans and alumni. -From a Utah fan/alum

[@UbyTuesday]

At 2:10 this has to be one of the most cinematic and beautiful shots in basketball history. Just an absolutely perfect jumper.

[@jermeledwards4281]

NBA 2k Perfect release, automatic bucket

[@sheffrudytke1086]

Notre-dame women's a few years ago was better

[@GrubWarp]

Man…

[@mickeydees1]

@@sheffrudytke1086 bro what ?

[@davidgivins4203]

Perfectly stated and seen a beautiful jumper! ❤

[@Streeter113]

One of the proudest moments as a born n raised San Diego baby!! Them boys did that. To win the game without primary scorers on floor n at the buzzer is the coldest way to have done it n mad respect!! Im thankful for the memory forever

[@leekato2722]

Butler did it vs New Mexico down 71-70 a month ago Dude is clutch

[@erikrupp692]

San Diego State has had a great basketball program for over a decade. In 2020 they had one of the top 4 teams in the country, but the tournament was canceled due to COVID. This is no fluke. This is no flash in the pan. This is no Cinderella. This is 24 years in the making. San Diego State has now arrived on the biggest stage in college basketball!

[@james_robnett]

As a UNM Lobos fan I've had a many decades long dislike for SD State, but you guys have done an amazing job this year. Way to represent the MWC, just unbelievable.

[@Ice-fg9jc]

I agree 👍

[@tommurphy4307]

you mean our OLD conference....

[@scottinsd1]

Very nice, James - big props to you. I'm kinda the same way, I respect other teams that represent the MWC like this. Aztec for life here!

[@juicypoofs3530]

mad respect, I wanna see a game at the pitt so bad

[@aethergaming7934]

The San Diego Stunner. This will go down as a classic.

[@williebrooks2982]

Congradulations San Diego State?!! Wow! Don't stop now! March Madness!!🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@jessevasquez2774]

Wow what a ending of a Game. GO SAN DIEGO STATE !!!

[@jomahnamesx-e7451]

I still can’t believe this is my school and my city, I’m never going to forget about this moment

[@tannerboyle9423]

After watching this for the 500th time since yesterday, didn't realize how close his right foot was to going out on the baseline. Biggest shot in SDSU history. Go Aztecs!!!

[@anonymouszero9422]

I live in Reno so I love my wolfpack but truly SDSU representing the Mountain West Conference is amazing. Respect to the young men and coaches in San Deigo.

[@uclaztec2]

The footage at 2:10 was a perfect angle for the shot. Arop's reaction was great to see from that angle as well. Such a composed shot and Butler instantly becomes a March Madness legend.

[@BrianBewildered]

SDSU men's basketball teams talent is now the worst kept secret in college hoops. Way to go Aztecs! Congrats to the FAU team for an incredible season. Both teams deserved to be there and every one of them played their hearts out.

[@davidtorres1696]

Props to FAU that team got talent the record speaks for itself 👍 SDSU congrats 🎉 very well played they played a tough team no doubt 💯

[@Bailey.465]

Yeah, I mean if it wasn’t for then we wouldn’t of had such a moment

[@davidtorres1696]

Understood but that was a huge game changer on that last drive 🎯

[@thenextsamcassell]

Lamont Butler is a LEGEND

[@adamwash917]

I wish I was recording the bar I work at when they hit the shot, the whole place packed with Padres fans exploded

[@nessnoctunes]

That was a perfect looking shot

[@ThatsMrGrits]

"He's gotta put it up" Iconic call from Jim

[@LetThePoorStarve]

I’m in downtown San Diego. You could hear every person in town screaming when he hit this shot

[@tommurphy4307]

even here in alpine- you could hear the cheers at the end of the game

[@Alieh86]

I remember seeing the footage of Tony Gwynn Jr wearing his pop’s bball jersey and jumping up and down in the press box. So many Aztecs for Life still live in SD.

[@DogGuy19]

Simply amazing. Awesome. Just as good watching it a day later....... I am so happy for SDSU and Lamont Butler.

[@theodorebrooks7416]

WOW, what a game. Both teams deserved to win.

[@Grip134]

I don't think I've hurted for a team on the losing end of this tournament since the Fab 5 of Michigan against UNC. Man!

[@yeetpog3498]

@@Grip134 ive also been hurted but is was ucla vs gonzaga 2 or 3 years ago

[@stephencurry4835]

Not fau. Shouldn’t of gotten past R64 if refs didn’t save em

[@beermesane1671]

Who says that, lol. One has to win and the one that loses didn't deserve to win, cuz they lost. That's sports baby!

[@torontothegood]

There’s never a game where both teams deserve to win.

[@high-defRJ]

Congrats to both squads in making to their first Final Four, but also congrats to SDSU for the first ever championship game!

[@GrowthruGod]

One of greatest shots in history

[@ShirleyABurton]

This is one time I can say, “The *Butler* did it!”

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

THAT BLOCK ON DAVIS SET UP THE WINNING SHOT. WOW! 😳

[@jermeledwards4281]

True!!!

[@Grip134]

He went in amongst the trees. Not the best decision and he will learn better on the next level when to hit the petal. Good heady ball player. Just not this time. I feel for them

[@GeoAce777]

'don't come to San Diego State if you don't want to play D'

[@vikino777]

SDSU is the reason it's chaos in March Madness. This tournament lives up to the title.

[@pizzafrenzyman]

The setup with the blocked shot, rebound, and pass to the point guard was perfectly executed. Wow!

[@kathiecollins5862]

Both my kids graduated from SDSU. I’m an Aztec mama! Love this coach!! He trusted his team to make the perfect play!! Congrats all around!!❤️❤️

[@joannsnook8573]

GO AZTECS!!! All of Oregon is rooting for you! Everybody east of the Mississippi probably is!!! Probably everybody not from Connecticut !!! How exciting 🎉

[@nxvxmegoku6551]

Lobos fan here.. go SDSU and go MWC!!!! 2 Cinderella stories going toe to toe.. what a great game

[@aldelgado9343]

I still cant belive It, im stunned, were Playing for the nacional championship , go aztecas

[@ADBProductions_]

After recency bias has worn off, I gotta say this is one of the all time greatest buzzer beaters in madness history

[@SKISAY]

Why am I crying!!!! SDSU 2006 alumni here!!! Born and raised in San Diego! LET GO AZTECS!!!!

[@sarad2376]

What did you study?

[@SKISAY]

@@sarad2376 Human Services , social services and criminal profiling. I tried working at the precinct after graduating and it was MORE than I could handle. I’m too soft.

[@mandogarcia7905]

Congratulations to San Diego state from a Illinois fighting illini fan on the awesome win

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

As a graduate of the CSU system (Sacramento), it's a real kick for me to see the Aztecs going to the final. I wish them all the best!

[@taylornoblit9385]

SDSU's run is the most improbable since maybe Butler in 2011. They deserve it too since their 2020 30-2 team didn't get to play in the tourney from COVID.

[@HighXRoller]

Yup! They were near the top of the rankings and were expected to go far and maybe win it in 2020. Then Covid hits end of February and no March madness that year. Felt so bad for SDSU because to me that was there best team. They deserve this

[@Trusted_Advisor]

and to be sure = because of our collective flawed response to covid - not covid itself

[@DunlapZazoombazaffodil]

@@Trusted_Advisor shhh this isn’t about you 🤫🤫

[@elizabethnoble9255]

I’m so glad CBS mentioned Malachi & the 2019-20 Aztecs 🏀team in the Pre-show👏🏽🥰Go Aztecs Go!!! 🥰👏🏽💪🏽

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Yeah that 2020 team beat top ten Iowa by 20 that year at their house and beat top ten Creighton at their house by 15.Special group,better top three players but not as deep as this one

[@buckeyewill2166]

The thrill of victory….The agony of defeat.

[@kq1337]

corny ash

[@ddebenedictis]

I grew up on "Wide World of Sports". I can still picture the skier falling off the jump 😮

[@jameswormsley460]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@casanovaconor8349]

@@kq1337 living a sad pathetic life

[@the3mfs359]

Good one. Unfortunately, alot of people don't get the reference. What a great intro for Wide World of Sports. I agree that the skier always comes to mind when thinking of the intro.

[@Grip134]

What a heartbreaking loss for FAU. Much credit and congratulations to SDSU for the win! Both teams played well all tournament long. I'm personally disappointed but happy at the same time for these young men. Gotta love ncaa hoops

[@allenralph5233]

Grip appreciates a march madness run, gripe does not, hopefully they don't show up here on this lowly video comments section, since SDSU was also a low rated team not just FAU to make it to the end.

[@Grip134]

@Allen Ralph what? Lol I was pulling for FAU. Is it a crime to still be happy for the winning team?

[@allenralph5233]

@@Grip134 couldnt tell i thought you were going for sdsu didnt know

[@Ice-fg9jc]

​@@Grip134 It's a felony

[@allenralph5233]

@@Ice-fg9jc especially if sdsu loses to UConn either way lol

[@teresanewcomb442]

A native San Diego born here!!!!!!!!! SDSU Aztecs is a NCAA FINALS TEAM, 😅🎉😂

[@dannycasson1551]

I'm a San Diego native and a sports lover. I remember going to the games and coach Fisher would give out free tickets. Wow, what a journey. I couldn't be prouder of our team. Go Aztecs!!!

[@DuraDigi]

Perfect form on that shot

[@MrHak42k]

I WATCH THIS GAME LIVE one of the greatest moments for SDAZTECS

[@rt7776]

CONGRATZ SDSU! Representing the Mountain West Conference. 👍👍

[@Manic-MondaysSports]

As a former San Diego resident, this is for the city ! This put SD on the map. No Padres No Chargers NCAA March Madness Collegiate Basketball

[@cineMADvocate]

But both the Chargers and the Padres have been to the championship game in their collective sports as well… Why does this one out weigh those ones?

[@stevencramsie9172]

@@cineMADvocate exactly, this might be the greatest single sports moment in San Diego history, but Super Bowls and World Series are definitely bigger.

[@albertleung5823]

Incredible, what a great shot! They don't call it March Madness for nothing!

[@jasonmangan3205]

What an incredible game congrats to the Aztecs getting to the finals

[@ronbill1925]

Love March madness. Anything can happen! Any team can be beaten, no matter how good their conference or record. So much emotion and pressure can alter any team.

[@crimzon_x4441]

College ball is more wild than nba these days 😂. Incredible tournament so far

[@anon7684]

These days? Always has been in the 21st century

[@kurtcometa4818]

@@anon7684 Haven't watched NCAA march madness before because i don't live in US but yeah I agree College ball is more fun to watch than the nba

[@anonymouszero9422]

Crimson is a kid. This mother fucka don't understand where NBA players come from. Let this child go.

[@brendanmccarthy4618]

Congratulations to SDSU from a faithful FAU fan!

[@lisacateyes53]

As an Aztec fan for 55 yrs I know how much losing like this hurts. Our 2011 team with Kawhi Leonard lost to U Conn on a Technical Foul, Kyrie Irving flopped down like he was shot in the last minute and the refs bought it. One thing is for sure, FAU has a helluva coach, team and future. What a year, you all should be proud! This team put FAU on the map and should be just as good or better next year!

[@eekman9823]

@@lisacateyes53 It was Kemba Walker that flopped. San Diego State could have won it all that year too...

[@BTA_Network]

Let the *MADNESS* continue! Buzzer beaters abound once again! Absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤❤ this!

[@ianhsieh2989]

Beautiful jumper. What a moment for SDSU.

[@madmelkiper]

Instant classic

[@DiorCarhart]

That jumper was so pure 🤌🏾

[@PercyMac192]

march madness as been the best this year womens & mens

[@coach_grahamking]

I was there! Loudest stadium moment in my life.

[@Aunny123]

That was THE moment of the season. Unreal from Butler to clutch up like that in such a high tense moment.

[@le9335]

Unbelievable story. This team of guys is legendary! I mean, every game they come together and find a way to win. No prouder community then Aztec community. Win it all. Why not?

[@jdotsalter910]

I went to another California State school, but we're all Aztecs today. Sttaaaaaattee schoooooolll!

[@cineMADvocate]

Wow… Really? Because you went to a state sponsored school you feel like you have some sort of connection with San Diego State? I guess that's that state school education at work...

[@joeomalley2835]

Great game capped off by a fantastic finish! Congrats to the Aztecs.

[@craigmatuch4684]

They didn't show how close he was to stepping out of bounds, so so close to this shot never happening. Incredible

[@MIchael-li7mq]

This is definitely one game I wish I had been at in person for this game winning shot, great concentration by the entire team to trust each other and for the coach trusting his team that they would manage the last few seconds nailing an incredible shot. is SDSU an undefeated team?

[@johnschroeder1545]

what a competitive game!!!! wow incredible to watch...

[@Trent69420]

Great run by FAU

[@gabriellechung356]

One for the ages! Great game! Some times the best dramas and finishes come when we all least expect it!

[@MrQwiksix21]

Shout Out Tony Gwynn STIILL the Aztec all time assist leader. TECS FO LIFE!!!

[@weechovargas]

Thank you to Lamont Butler for giving my dream school their moment in March Madness. I am forever grateful for the joy that ran through my face at that moment.

[@seapeople9725]

Watching this live in san diego was unreal

[@clarky23]

Florida Atlantic has NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED about. A wonderful run, a great game, a difficult shot to win it. Heads may hung right now, but over time, the FAU players will realize they were a part of something truly special.

[@notfounder285]

Yes(SDSU fan) they fought hard and put their school on the map.

[@casey45334]

Purest game winner I've ever seen. One dribble pull-up, left hand off, beautiful spin, nothing but net 😍

[@_PrimetimePranks]

This year’s tournament has been fantastic ❤❤

[@ActiveDutyInvestor]

Let's not forget the defense that lead to that shot!

[@BlueshirtFan4Ever]

0:23 🚨 #BuzzerBeater 🚨 You just gotta love these types of moments in #MarchMadness. 🏀 Both teams played their hearts out and left it all on the court. One team had to move on, while the other watches their season end in heartbreak.

[@MrWarrenRB]

Beautiful jumpshot. FAU had a chance to put it away but their shot was blocked. Good game for both teams.

[@ronaldzent6321]

Heard that The SDSU coach was an assistant coach for 27 years, worked with Steve Fisher, who won a championship @ Michigan in 1989

[@preppyg1234]

I am young almost a teen, and I have watched these different teams of Aztecs grow and I know that this is the most important moment in the history of the Aztecs. I have watched the Aztecs since I was four and now I am super proud of them

[@brians8169]

Just met this guy, seems like an incredible human being and I pray nothing but great things happen for him.

[@JarrekAsF]

I ran outta plays he says😭😭 no way he woulda said that if they lost. What a performance

[@Grip134]

Players play. What kills me is when a coach waits until the momentum has totally swung before calling one. He did right by not killing the vibe

[@JarrekAsF]

@@Grip134 no i agree. But still hilarious that he was honestly out as well. Much smarter than trying to scramble one up that’s complete dogshit

[@Grip134]

@@JarrekAsF big facts 🤣

[@Oobaglunk]

Never gets old..

[@claymang]

Lamont Butler gonna do it again for KENTUCKY!! GO BIG BLUE!!!

[@vincechan455]

That young man from SDSU has practiced that side-step midrange pull up move thousands of times in his life. He made it when all of the chips were on the line.

[@johnbrattan9341]

You ever think why he didn't bank it? not a difficult shot by any means.

[@dawsVTG]

draft stock went up for sure

[@dale_gribble_pocket_sand]

​@@dawsVTG I was telling my family that after he made that shot. He'll be known as a clutch player from now on..

[@topgrain]

If I'm the opposing coach, he never gets that spot because I'm coming out of my zone defense and forcing him far from his "comfortable" shot.

[@tommurphy4307]

its the kobe effect.....

[@danakinll2463]

The Butler really did it 😂

[@vixtermono5901]

No timeout was an insane decision that paid off

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Money shot! I love the in and out dribble before the setup pull-up. Good defense too! But the release was just 💰!

[@skeetskeet7041]

0:23 *truly a Space Jam moment*

[@johnromero1537]

"He wins it. He wins it with the jumper." Butler does it again.