A UMass student was denied $10K for hitting a half-court shot. Then the athletic department stepped in
A video review showed the student's foot was on the half-court line, but the school said it will step in to give him the prize money.
UMass to give student $10,000 after half-court shot contest controversy
The rules were rather simple to Noah Lee, who stepped onto Jack Leaman Court inside the Mullins Center at halftime of Wednesday night’s women’s basketball game between the host Minutewomen and St. Bonaventure.
VIDEO: UMass Amherst student’s half-court shot disqualified
A UMass Amherst student who attempted to win $10,000 by shooting a basketball from half-court was disqualified after further review.
UMass student wins $10K basketball challenge — until he’s denied prize on technicality
A UMass student thought he won $10,000 during a halftime contest at a women’s basketball game, only to find out he wasn’t going to get the money over a technicality.
Replay reversal: UMass student told he won’t receive $10K after making half-court shot
UMass Amherst senior Noah Lee had the highlight of Wednesday’s women’s basketball game, and it wasn’t even during the actual game.Lee says<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Student made $10,000 shot during basketball challenge only to be denied the prize over small detail
A University of Massachusetts student believed he'd completed the halftime challenge but the 'surreal' moment turned out too good to be true.
UMass student’s $10,000 half-court swish negated by mere inches
: UMass Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford pledged to get the $10,000 prize into the hands of Lee on Friday, whether the insurance company contributes or not. Bamford announced on X that the athletic department will pay Lee directly if a resolution is not reached with the host of the promotion.
UMass student wins $10k basketball challenge—then gets denied over foot placement rule
Noah Lee successfully completed all the shots. However, the next day, he was informed that his shot didn’t count.
Another twist in $10,000 UMass halfcourt shot after payment drama
Lee made a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot in under 30 seconds and was supposed to receive a $10,000 ...
Insurer Won't Pay Fan After Half-Court Shot Win Because Foot Was On Line
Noah Lee was told by the insurance company that he would not receive $10,000 after making four shots at a UMass game on ...
College Basketball Program Makes Final Decision on Student Who Lost $10,000 Prize
Noah Lee, a UMass senior, had to make a layup, free throw, three-pointer, and a half-court shot to win $10,000. Surprisingly, ...
How a 6-foot-3 Jacksonville Christian star is one of nation's leading rebounders
How a 6-foot-3 Jacksonville Christian, a small AHSAA Class 1A private school, standout is one of nation's leading rebounders.