3-Pointer At Buzzer Advances JU In NIT

Jacksonville 67, Arizona State 66; JU's First Postseason Win Since 1974

Published On: Jan 24 2012 12:21:23 PM EST  Updated On: Mar 17 2010 09:35:15 AM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. -

Ben Smith scored a game-high 26 points, including a 24-foot jump shot with 1.5 seconds remaining and Jacksonville University rallied to upset the NIT's top-seeded Arizona State.

Sun Devils senior guard Derek Glasser missed the second of two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to give Arizona State (22-11) a 66-64 lead.

But Smith came down and hit his fourth 3-pointer of the half two steps behind the arc to give the Dolphins their first postseason win in eight games dating to the 1974 NIT.

?It felt good when it left my hand, but I didn?t intend for it to bank,? Smith said. ?My teammates gave everything in those last four minutes and we just didn?t want to lose.?

Ayron Hardy added 11 points for Jacksonville, which will face Texas Tech on Monday.

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