Oregon State’s Jarmal Reid did the unthinkable when he sent referee Tommy Nunez tumbling to the court after tripping him. Reid was then ejected with 2:56 remaining. That started Utah’s rally, which led to a 59-53 victory Sunday night.
via ESPN:
After stealing the ball from Poeltl, who was driving to the basket, Reid tried dribbling upcourt. But a lunging Poeltl seemed to bump Reid, and the Oregon State forward slipped and fell to the floor.
Reid complained that there was no foul call, and while he got up, it appeared that he made eye contact with Nunez and stuck his right leg out. Nunez went right down.
Reid was assessed a Flagrant 2, and Brandon Taylor made the free throw to give Utah a 53-52 lead — its first lead of the game.
The Beavers (11-5, 2-3 Pac-12) were outscored 6-1 the rest of the way.
Definitely the first time I’ve seen a college player tripping a referee.
