An incoming freshman in Indianapolis has made a life-changing shot.

The new Ball State University student made a half court shot. If that wasn't enough, that long lob netted him free tuition when he heads back to school next semester, WRTV reported.

It is the second time in three years a student has made the shot during the university's annual start-of-the-year pep rally.

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Travelers wait in Concourse F, the international terminal, at Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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