On Wednesday night, Arizona State’s Desmond Cambridge Jr. pulled off a miraculous shot that stunned rival Arizona. With the game tied at 73, Cambridge Jr. heaved a shot from half-court that went in as the buzzer sounded, giving the Sun Devils a 76-73 win.
The shot was one of the most spectacular buzzer-beaters of the season, and it was made even more special by the fact that it was against Arizona, ASU’s biggest rival. The shot sent the ASU bench into a frenzy, and the crowd at Wells Fargo Arena into a frenzy.
The play was set up by a missed free throw by Arizona’s Max Hazzard, which gave Cambridge Jr. the opportunity to make the shot. Cambridge Jr. grabbed the rebound and quickly launched the shot, which somehow found its way into the basket.
The shot capped off a remarkable comeback for the Sun Devils, who trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half. ASU was led by Remy Martin, who had 22 points, and Romello White, who had 20 points and 10 rebounds.
The win was a huge one for the Sun Devils, who improved to 15-5 on the season and are now in position to make the NCAA Tournament. It was also a huge win for Cambridge Jr., who has been a key contributor for the Sun Devils all season.
The shot will undoubtedly go down in ASU history, and it will be remembered for years to come. Cambridge Jr. will forever be remembered as the man who hit the shot that stunned rival Arizona.