The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
Team A is leading by one point. B-5 is fouled during rebounding action at Team B’s basket. There are 5.4 seconds remaining in the game. This is Team A’s 10th team foul of the half. However, the table fails to notify the officials and a 1-and-1 bonus situation is announced by the officials. B-5 misses the free throw and A-3 gets the rebound and starts up the court. B-5 intentionally fouls A-3 by shoving her in the back. There is now 3.9 seconds on the clock.
After reporting the foul, the officials are notified about the failure to award the second free throw. After consulting with each other, the officials rule that B-5 will be awarded her second free throw. They also rule the play will proceed off the make or miss since there had been no change of possession since the failure to award the second free throw.
Were the officials correct?
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