CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University Director of Athletics Debbie Corum has issued the following statement on a scoring error that occurred in the men's basketball game between Southern Utah and the University of California on Thursday, November 18, on Cal's home floor.

"The bookkeeping error that occurred during our men's basketball game at Cal was an unfortunate but critical mistake. Our coaching staff made every effort to bring it to the attention of the officials and the Cal employees working the scorer's table at the appropriate time during the game, but were unsuccessful in their justified efforts to protest. Following a thorough review of the film, it is clear our team was not awarded a point for a successful free-throw attempt during the game. This was not simply an officiating error or judgement call that did not go in our favor, but a failure to uphold the rules and standards of the game of basketball. Unfortunately, the NCAA does not allow a postgame protest in this situation, so we are left with no choice but to accept the consequence of the error and live with the result of the game. Our men's basketball program will move forward from this frustrating situation and undoubtedly finish the season strong."

The play in question occurred when Southern Utah center Jason Spurgin went to the free-throw line for two attempts at the 14:02 mark in the second half. Spurgin successfully converted both attempts but was only awarded one point. The game proceeded to go to overtime with the score tied up at 57-57. Cal would go on to win the game, 75-68, in double overtime.

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