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Article: Jones' jumper lifts San Diego to upset

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - San Diego's Rob Jones didn't even bother leaving his feet when the ball was tossed up to start the game.

The 6-foot-6 forward knew he didn't have a chance against Connecticut's 7-foot-3 center Hasheem Thabeet.

When the same thing happened to begin overtime, Jones jumped so high he nearly got the tip - a clear indication of how confident the Toreros had become. They were even more fearless in the final seconds.

De'Jon Jackson hit the biggest shot in school history - a long jumper with 1.2 seconds left in overtime - and 13th-seeded San Diego beat No. 4 seed Connecticut, 70-69, Friday in the first round of the NCAA's West Regional.

"The thing I put on the board: Don't let ...

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