"title"=>"NCAA under fire after three-point lines ‘not the same distance’ in women’s Tournament",
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- NC State and Texas decide to play despite error
- Court to be measured professionally on Monday
The NCAA has come under criticism after it was discovered that the three-point lines were different lengths from the hoop on the two sides of the court in Portland for the Elite Eight.
The news emerged as NC State and Texas prepared to meet for a place in the women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four. Both teams’ coaches were notified but agreed to play despite the discrepancy. Basketball fans on X soon called out the NCAA over the disruption.
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"author"=>"Guardian sport and agencies",
"link"=>"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/31/ncaa-under-fire-after-three-point-line-measurement-error-in-womens-tournament",
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