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NCAA Acknowledges Three-Point Line Error in Women's Tournament

During the NCAA Women’s Tournament games at Moda Center, the 3-point lines on the court were discovered to be irregular, with one falling 9 inches short of regulation, and the discrepancy was noticed by a Portland divorce lawyer sitting in the nosebleed seats. The lawyer quickly alerted officials, leading to a delay in the games while the issue was addressed. The NCAA issued an apology and pledged to implement additional quality-control measures to prevent similar errors in the future.

via Willamette Week|

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"NCAA Women's Tournament Venue Reveals Unequal 3-Point Line Distances"

During the women's Elite Eight NCAA Tournament game in Portland, officials discovered that the 3-point lines on the court were not the same distance from the key, leading to a discrepancy in measurements. Despite the error, both teams agreed to play the game as scheduled, and the NCAA plans to professionally measure the court before the next game. The NCAA expressed regret over the error and will investigate how it occurred.

via Yahoo Sports|

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"NCAA Acknowledges Discrepancy in 3-Point Line Markings at Women's Portland Regional"

The NCAA announced that the 3-point lines at the Moda Center in Portland were not the same distance, but Texas and NC State agreed to play their Region 4 final game despite the inconsistency. The error, discovered before the game, was not rectified to avoid delaying the match, and the court will be corrected before the next game.

via ESPN|

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