(La Porte, IN) - The La Porte High School boys’ basketball team lost to rival Michigan City in overtime at home last night, and some people are blaming the referees for costing the Slicers a chance at victory after the fourth-quarter buzzer sounded.

 

Many fans felt senior guard for the Slicers Malik Corley was fouled when he put up a last-second shot, but none of the referees blew their whistles.  A foul call would have sent Corley to the free throw line with a chance to win the game at the end of regulation play.

 

Voice of the Slicers, Chip Jones, expressed disbelief during the live broadcast of the game on 96.7 The Eagle.

 

“Corley went up. Got bumped as he’s taking the shot. We are going to go into overtime because these referees don’t have the guts to call a foul at the buzzer,” he said.

 

The Wolves went on to a 76-66 victory in overtime. 

 

La Porte dropped to 10-12 on the season, while the Wolves improved to 11-11.