On this day in 1985, former Oklahoma star Wayman Tisdale sank a game-winner against Louisiana Tech to push Karl Malone and the Bulldogs out of the NCAA tournament.
With seconds remaining in the game, Tisdale lifted high into the air and shot the ball. It bounced all the rim several times before falling through and advancing the Sooners.
Tisdale’s bucket sent Oklahoma to the Sweet 16, and was the final victory of his illustrious career.
After the game was tied at 74 apiece after regulation, the game was sent into overtime, where the Sooners outscored the Bulldogs 12 to 10.
Tisdale finished with a game-high 23 points, followed by Oklahoma’s Darryl Kennedy with 21 and NBA legend Karl Malone with 20.
The Sooners lost to Memphis in the Sweet 16.
Tisdale finished the season averaging 25.2 ppg and 10.2 rpg. He was chosen second overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 1985 NBA Draft.