Kevin Baird's final shot has been in the air for three days, and Tuesday afternoon it was ruled no good. The final outcome of the Jan. 20 men's game between Olivet and Kalamazoo has been reversed. After consulting with officials from the NCAA and league officials, MIAA commissioner Sheila Wallace-Kovalchik ruled the final score Olivet 70, Kalamazoo 69.

On Saturday the game was ruled in favor of Kalamazoo (71-70) after game officials reviewed video of a game-ending shot in an attempt to determine if Baird's basket was in the air before time ran out. After viewing the video, the game officials ruled the shot occurred before time ran out and awarded the win to Kalamazoo. See D3hoops.com story, along with text of rule used to review shot. Olivet filed a protest, citing the NCAA basketball rule outlining the use of replay and television equipment to determine game-ending scoring plays.

MIAA commissioner Sheila Wallace Kovalchik's ruling stated: "The information received would indicate that this rule was not followed as indicated. The key to this conclusion involves the type of equipment, location of equipment, the non-monitoring and viewing of the 'last shot' in an area deemed permissible by rule. Therefore, this game was concluded when the official ruled the shot attempt was no good."

Kalamazoo athletic director Bob Kent said, "It is an unfortunate decision to go to a technicality when the video clearly shows that the shot was taken in time. The officials were trying to be fair and make the correct decision based on the evidence available and in the spirit of the rule. We are not critical of the officials or the appeals process, but disappointed in the outcome."

Coach Joe Haklin is not currently available for comment.