Watch: Wofford beats N.C. State after buzzer-beater is waved off

Wofford beat NC State on the road Sunday after a three-point shot at the buzzer by the Wolfpack's Trevor Lacey was ruled late.

Wofford defeated N.C. State on the road Sunday after a three-point shot at the buzzer by the Wolfpack's Trevor Lacey was waved off.

After Justin Gordon put Wofford up 55-54 with 1.9 seconds remaining, Lacey was able to put up a desperation heave right past the three-point line. His shot went in, and the Wolfpack bench rushed the court in celebration, thinking they had won.

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Referees then reviewed the play and ruled that the ball left Lacey's hands a hair too late.

Lacey, who led all scorers with 18 points, looked shocked upon hearing that his shot did not count.

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The loss dropped N.C. State to 8-2 on the season, while Wofford improved to 8-2.