Michigan State held off Florida Gulf Coast 78-77 on Sunday night when a game-ending timekeeping error led to a controversial finish.With 1.6 seconds remaining, Florida Gulf Coasts Christian Terrell threw a long inbounds pass from underneath his own basket. But the clock incorrectly started when the pass was thrown rather than when Antravious Simmons caught the ball by the foul line at the other end of the court.So as Simmons turned to try a game-winning shot, the buzzer sounded -- too early. Simmons missed his attempt, but FGCU players looked confused and coach Joe Dooley sought an explanation.Officials went to a video review as players and fans waited to find out whether the game was in fact over. After the delay, the play stood and Michigan State escaped.In a statement issued to a pool reporter, official Bo Boroski said that a timing error occurred with 1.6 seconds remaining on the game clock, and a stopwatch was used to determine if any time should remain on the game clock.The statement added: It was determined the ball was caught and released in 1.3 seconds, meaning if the shot would have gone in, it would have counted. After the miss, there was no time remaining in the game, therefore ending the game. By rule the possession can not be replayed. Period.Big Ten associate commissioner Rick Boyages also acknowledged the error in a statement Monday.A source told ESPNs Jeff Goodman it was referee Lewis Garrison -- not the clock operator -- who started the clock early on the final play. Typically, it is the responsibility of the referee inbounding the ball to start the clock.After the game, Dooley said he understood the ruling.We threw the ball in at 1.6 [seconds] and caught it at 0, Dooley told ESPNs Andy Katz. The refs said they didnt start the clock. The table said they didnt start the clock. The refs said they could only review if the shot goes in. My guy [Simmons] heard the buzzer and shot it.Eron Harris?had 31 points and Miles Bridges added 13 points for the Spartans (2-2), who shot a season-best 51 percent from the floor. They hit 52.9 percent of their attempts from beyond the 3-point line but struggled at the free throw line (57.6 percent).Florida Gulf Coast (1-3) got 18 points apiece from Brandon Goodwin and Simmons, who added 12 rebounds. RaySean Scott Jr. scored 14.The Eagles shot 46 percent overall and 47.1 percent from the foul line. They outrebounded Michigan State 41-29.It was the second meeting between the schools. Michigan State won 97-58 in East Lansing on Nov. 13, 2009.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Charles Nagy Jersey . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Bob Lemon Jersey . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. https://www.cheapindiansonline.com/468u-dean-chance-jersey-indians.html . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Dan Otero Indians Jersey .Y. - Jerome Samson scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the St. Joe Charboneau Jersey . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Rhun Williams and Willis Halaholo scored debut tries as Cardiff Blues came from behind to record a 34-28 Guinness PRO12 victory over Benetton Treviso.Macauley Cook also crossed for the Blues, while fly-half Steven Shingler converted two of the tries and added five penalties.Dean Budd, Alberto Sgarbi, Michael Tagicakibau and Braam Steyn went over for the hosts with Jayden Hayward converting one and Ian McKinley the other three.Williams opened the scoring after eight minutes and Shinglers conversion made it 7-0 before the hosts turned things around, with tries from Budd and Sgarbi giving them a 14-7 advantage.A pair of penalties from Shingler brought Cardiff to within a point but Tagicakibau crossed in the corner and a superb conversion from McKinlley stretched the advantage for the Italians.ddddddddddddShinglers third penalty of the evening sent the sides into the interval with Treviso holding a 21-16 lead.Treviso secured the bonus point when a cross-field kick found Steyn in acres of space to touch down and McKinley added the extras for a 28-16 lead.But Cardiff responded quickly and Cook went over in the 52nd minute and another Shingler penalty brought them right back into the game.Halaholo then showed quick feet to dance in for a try that put Cardiff ahead and Shinglers conversion made it 31-28.A fifth penalty of the evening from Shingler made the game safe. ' ' '