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Jayden Stone made two separate trips to the line after Mitchell’s go-ahead shot, making all four foul shots to secure the win.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Officiating was a point of contention for the Celtics, who attempted just two foul shots over the first 29 minutes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Dunn answered with a basket and then made 1 of 2 foul shots with 59 seconds to go to help USC prevail.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Instead, the Longhorns made just 19 of 28 foul shots and couldn't get any closer than 61-56 with 4 minutes, 30 seconds to go in the game.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Officiating was a point of contention for the Celtics, who attempted just two foul shots over the first 29 minutes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Dunn answered with a basket and then made 1 of 2 foul shots with 59 seconds to go to help USC prevail.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Instead, the Longhorns made just 19 of 28 foul shots and couldn't get any closer than 61-56 with 4 minutes, 30 seconds to go in the game.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Foul shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20shot. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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