A low scoring, slow moving game between Michigan State and Syracuse had an unbelievable finish to the first half. Spartans guard Matt McQuaid made a three that really defied description.
WHAT. A. FINISH. 😳
Michigan State heads to halftime with the lead after a wild buzzer-beater! 🚨#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/sJc8fGnYGe
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 18, 2018
Twitter reacted to the circus shot.
The natural comparison was to Michigan’s Jordan Poole, who hit a game-winning three for the Wolverines on Saturday.
Jordan Poole thinks that shot by Matt McQuaid was pretty damn good.
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) March 18, 2018
Matt McQuaid's buzzer beater > Jordan Poole's
— Anthony Cook (@cookie_monstr97) March 18, 2018
Matt McQuaid>Jordan Poole don’t @ me
— Justin Dykstra (@_justindykstra_) March 18, 2018
Of course, other responses were more varied.
Does Matt McQuaid get an assist there, too?
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) March 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/TavianGaddy/status/975458679767162884
Matt McQuaid planned to get blocked and knew the only way to create space would be to throw it off glass when the ball came back to him. Great awareness, hustle and sharp shooting
— Dr. Matthew Burr (@CoachMattyBurr) March 18, 2018
Note to self — never play horse with Matt McQuaid. #MarchMadness
— Bill Koch (@BillKoch25) March 18, 2018
Welcome to the “One Shining Moment” reel, Matt McQuaid
— Sean Johnson (@SeanIn60Seconds) March 18, 2018
Finally, we had this.
Matt McQuaid have my babies
— Luke Bunge (@LukeBunge14) March 18, 2018
Okay, then. It seems like Mr. McQuaid may be a busy man.