AT THE BUZZER: Twitter Reacts to Lamont Butler’s game winning shot against FAU

In a matter of seconds, San Diego State’s Lamont Butler became a San Diego sports folkhero.

For most of the game, it looked like this was going to be a Twitter reaction to FAU continuing their tournament run to the national championship game. Up 14 in the second half, the Owls appeared to be cruising to victory.

San Diego State, one of the scrappiest teams in this year’s tournament had different plans.

After finding themselves down 56-42 with 13:53 remaining in the game, the Aztecs would begin to chip away at the Owls’ lead. By the ten-minute mark, the lead deficit would be down to just six points at 60-54.

FAU did not give up the lead easily, however, as they were able to keep it a multi-possession game for most of the final 10 minutes. However, the Owls who were able to shoot well for most of the second half would go into a funk over the last four minutes, making just one shot from the floor. Despite those struggles, the Owls would still lead heading into the game’s final seconds.

That’s when we’re welcomed to a moment in time, and a moment that will live forever in San Diego State and college basketball history.

After Johnell Davis missed a contested shot at the rim, San Diego State forward Nathan Mensah would grab the rebound and quickly get it to guard Lamont Butler.

Butler would rush down the court, looking for the perfect opportunity;

Three seconds left… He was at the baseline, with no good shot opportunity.

Two seconds left… he’s near the corner, no opportunity, he quickly moves a few feet to his left.

One second left… From 19 feet, he pulls up, the ball leaves his hand with 0.9 seconds remaining.

Zero seconds left… Swoosh, nothing but net. San Diego State wins 71-70.

Just like that, Lamont Butler became a San Diego sports folk hero and legend and just like that, San Diego State will now prepare to face either No. 4 UConn or No.5 Miami on Monday night in Houston.