With under a minute of play left between Liberty and Oregon, there wasn't much left to play for. The game was not close, with the Ducks winning by 29 in the end to advance to the second round of March Madness.
Rather than mailing in the last minute, which was likely to be free of dramatics or fouls, one referee noticed the importance of the moment for one player who was waiting to check in as a substitute. The official appeared to fake a wet spot on the floor so he could stop the game and ensure the substitute would be able to check in.
