Explained: Two women's basketball players make hoops for the wrong team on a day of point-blank blunders

Players from New Mexico State and Northwestern State each sank layups on the wrong end of the floor on Friday.

inbounds pass

A pass used to bring the ball back into play from out of bounds.

press

A defensive strategy where a team pressures the ball-handler across much of the court.

layup

A close-range shot taken near the basket, often while driving to the hoop.