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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Mathew Palmer, a former Delta Air Lines employee, at his home in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.  Palmer was fired less than two weeks after writing a post on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. (Natrice Miller/AJC)