• About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling
This site contains commercial content
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
    • Guide To ‘Risk-Free’ Bets
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
    • Guide To ‘Risk-Free’ Bets
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
No Result
View All Result

Free Throw Made But Not Counted In NCAA Basketball Game Affects Betting Outcome

A late foul shot in Sunday's Illinois State-Chicago State game didn't register, and spread bettors noticed

Jeff Edelstein by Jeff Edelstein
December 13, 2021
in Sports
swish basketball

Shutterstock

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Caesars has become the first sportsbook to officially comment on the disputed score in Sunday’s NCAA basketball game between Illinois State and Chicago State, and its answer to the issue is simple: Everyone gets paid.

“The final score in Saturday’s Chicago State vs Illinois State College Basketball Game was incorrectly listed as 80-71 Illinois State, when it should have been 81-71,” Caesars stated Monday afternoon. “With the spread at Caesars Sportsbook listed at 9.5, we have decided to pay out both outcomes.”

Illinois State defeated Chicago State by a reported score of 80-71. The problem, as laid out in the statement from Caesars: It is abundantly clear that the final score was incorrect, and that Illinois State actually won the game 81-71. 

The bigger problem? Depending on the sportsbook and when the bet was placed, Illinois State was either a 10- or 9.5-point favorite. 

This fact was brought to the attention of the sports betting industry late Sunday night, when pro bettor Captain Jack Andrews (a nom de plume) posted a series of tweets showing just what, exactly, happened.

In a nutshell: Josiah Strong of Illinois State was at the free throw line in a 75-67 game. He sank the first free throw, making the score 76-67, and the scoreboard showed the correct score. But then he made the second free throw, and … the scoreboard stayed the same.

Hope you had a good NFL day – can I borrow your attention, real quick?

In Saturday's Illinois St/Chicago St CBB game, Illinois St is up 75-67 when Josiah Strong is awarded two FT's.

He makes both FT's. The score increments by ONE point. It is never corrected. Watch yourself: pic.twitter.com/M5RxDGik29

— Captain Jack Andrews (@capjack2000) December 13, 2021

Furthermore, the official play-by-play data has Strong missing the first free throw.

No comment from NCAA yet

Genius Sports — the official data provider for NCAA basketball — issued a statement Monday morning stating that — in short — it ain’t them, babe.

“Genius Sports is the technology provider to the NCAA that facilitates the collection of official data by NCAA Schools on their games,” a Genius spokesperson told Sports Handle. “Genius Sports does not determine the official game score which is decided by the game referee.”

The NCAA had not returned requests for comment from Sports Handle as of late Monday afternoon. 

One person who has commented, however, is Strong, in a direct message chat that was forwarded to Andrews.

“Hi Josiah,” wrote an unnamed Twitter user. “Weirdo question for ya. Did they wave off one of your free throws at the end of the game last evening? Asking for a friend.”

Strong’s response: “No they did not! Box score was incorrect.”

Josiah Strong is an 83% FT shooter, his stat-line on the game was wrong. He noticed (I did not contact him, this was sent to me). Yet, neither the NCAA nor Genius Sports has issued a correction. pic.twitter.com/9Sn3sCwPbL

— Captain Jack Andrews (@capjack2000) December 13, 2021

After the game ended, sportsbooks graded all the action, apparently without knowledge of what happened with the free throw.

ESPN’s David Purdum reported midday Monday that the Chicago State athletic department was in the process of working with the NCAA to correct the error.

The Chicago State athletic department has identified the scoring error that impacted the final score–and point spread–of Saturday's game against Illinois State and is working with the NCAA to correct it.

— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) December 13, 2021

Troubles all game

Jim Benson, a reporter for The Pantagraph in Bloomington, Ill., was covering the game and told Sports Handle there were scoring issues throughout the affair.

“There was confusion on stat crew and scoreboard operator the whole game,” he said via Twitter message. “At one point in 2nd half, Strong had made six 3s and on Live Stats he had 4 pts. Chicago State also was credited for 3-pointer that was a 2 (I’ve seen the replay. No official had their hands in air).

As for the free throw?

“On Strong’s free throw at end, I was getting my story ready,” Benson said. “I didn’t see him shoot 1st FT. Looked up to see him make 2nd and saw 1 more point for ISU on scoreboard. I assumed missed 1st FT. I’ve seen replay where he made both.”

ShareTweetShare
Jeff Edelstein

Jeff Edelstein

Jeff is a veteran journalist, working as a columnist for The Trentonian newspaper in Trenton, NJ for a number of years. He's also an avid sports bettor and DFS player. He can be reached at jedelstein@bettercollective.com.

Related Posts

© Nick King / USA TODAY NETWORK
Promotions

FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $150 for Michigan State at Illinois

January 13, 2023
© Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Promotions

Barstool Sportsbook Promo Code: SHNEWS1000 – $1K First Bet Refund for Texas at Oklahoma State

January 7, 2023
Load More

Top Stories

patrick mahomes

Mahomes’ Ankle Speculation Twists Line Movement In Chiefs-Bengals Rematch

January 27, 2023
fanatics-grand-opening

Fanatics Sportsbook At FedEx Field Offers Unique Retail Option In Maryland

January 23, 2023
Shutterstock

Missouri Legislators Lament Exodus Of Bettors To Neighboring States

January 27, 2023
rob gronkowski adam vinatieri

Rob Gronkowski Goes Training Montage Route In Latest FanDuel Spot

January 17, 2023

State Sports Betting Guides

Ohio (U.S. state) flag waving against clear blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency, perfect for film, news, composition

Ohio Sports Betting – Where To Play, Bonus Offers And Promo Codes

by Brian Pempus
January 25, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

Michigan Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
January 27, 2023

VA captial

Virginia Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonus Offers

by Brett Smiley
January 17, 2023

nj flag

New Jersey Sports Betting — Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
October 20, 2022

pa online sportsbooks

Pennsylvania Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonuses

by Brett Smiley
October 6, 2022

Canada Sports Betting Guides

Canada Sports Betting – Best Sportsbook Apps & Bonus Offers

British Columbia Sports Betting – Legal Update, Available Sportsbooks, and FAQ

Ontario Sports Betting – Legal Status And Where To Play

gambling therapy
ncpg
igaming ontario
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/OH/PA/WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN).
19+. Please play responsibly. Terms and conditions apply. 
Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to participate in igaming in Ontario. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. If you, or someone you know, has a gambling problem in Ontario and wants help, please visit ConnexOntario or call their helpline at 1-866-531-2600. Operators on this website operate pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario.

Search Sports Handle

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling

No Result
View All Result
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
    • Guide To ‘Risk-Free’ Bets
  • News

loading

Please wait while you are redirected to the right page...

Please share your location to continue.

Check our help guide for more info.

share your location