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Ball State Student From Illinois Sinks Half-Court Shot, Wins Tuition Waiver

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 the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills 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.

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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.

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