Storming the Floor

ericangevine:

“Edison, N.J. - The MAAC announced today that as a result of problems associated with the end of the men’s basketball game involving Rider University at Niagara University on February 11 that the following actions have been taken by the Commissioner after a review of all submitted reports and video footage:

 

- Officials: One game suspension from their next MAAC officiating assignment for failure to note the game clock starting early on the key inbounds end of game play. The MAAC Supervisor of Officials will review end of game scenarios with the three officials.

- Niagara University Game Clock Operator & Replay System Operator: Public reprimand from the league office for failure to manage the game clock and replay system in the expected manner. The Niagara University Director of Athletics will review with crew members the procedures for operating these systems and their responsibility to serve as an extension of the officiating crew in the management of the game.”