Summary It was the second time in three years that a student has made a half-court shot to win tuition.
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — An incoming freshman has won free tuition for a semester at Ball State University after sinking a half-court shot.
Lem Turner of Illinois made the lucky shot Thursday night during a freshman pep rally for this year s athletic events at Worthen Arena. The event was held as part of the school s welcome festivities.
Ball State says it was the second time in three years that a student has made a half-court shot to win tuition for a semester. The other student did it in August 2013.
A new school year starts at Ball State start on Monday.
