A UMass student who was initially denied​ a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.

Howard Twilley died at age 81, according to his alma mater, the University of Tulsa. No cause of death was given. Twilley was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy during his time at Tulsa before he was picked by the Dolphins in the 12th round of the 1966 AFL draft.…

A UMass student who made a half-court shot during a women’s basketball game halftime promotion will get his $10,000 prize from the school itself.