A lack of trust in Maher forced the Cowboys to go for it on 4th & 4 instead of settling for a game-tying field goal.

Source: https://thehilltoponline.com/2023/01/27/recap-of-the-nfl-divisional-round-reality-strikes-as-hopes-shatter/

A year ago, Bryson Barnes, a freshman walk-on who grew up on a pig farm in speck-on-a-map Milford, Utah, threw a game-tying touchdown pass for the Utes, only to have his moment dampened when Ohio State answered with a game-winning field goal.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/sports/penn-state-utah-rose-bow.html

Boise State was able to burn 1:20 off the clock on the ensuing possession, leaving Colorado State just 33 seconds to go 88 yards for a game-tying touchdown.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/15/23918062/byu-dallin-holker-utah-transfer-jordan-noyes-colorado-state-boise-state

Caleb Hollenbeck with the game-tying three!

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/caleb-hollenbeck-clutch-shot/html_d3bf6850-d21f-57c9-821a-4a6aab52b982.html

Daniels hit a jumper to pull Washington within 57-54 with 1:17 remaining, but Schwartz missed a game-tying 3-pointer with 51 seconds left and Hanson hit from beyond the arc for Oregon to preserve the win.

Source: https://wtop.com/ncaa-basketball/2023/01/paopao-leads-no-21-oregon-women-over-washington-65-58/

Down 4-2, Beaudoin scored 47 seconds into the third period before Jelsma netted the game-tying goal to send it to overtime with 57 seconds left in regulation.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/ohl-roundup-colts-outlast-storm-in-shootout-to-earn-5-4-victory-7852839

Emory Williams, a freshman starting in place of injured quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, then took advantage of a Tiger three-and-out, driving just 43 yards to set up a game-tying field goal with 1:51 remaining.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/clemson/clemson-crashes-early-and-late-in-28-20-double-overtime-loss-at-miami/article_bc970242-7052-11ee-b980-5bd26cfdb2b4.html

Francouz was strong late when Pittsburgh was making its push in the third period — but also made a mistake on the game-tying goal — attempting to poke check the puck, leading to a broken play.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/avalanche-fail-to-convert-on-an-overtime-power-play-in-2-1-loss-to-the-pittsburgh-penguins/

On the next volley she uncorked a game-tying kill – one of seven she had in the fourth set.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/10/28/campbell-hall-girls-volleyball-overpowers-south-torrance-in-cif-ss-semifinals/

Other than the bottom of the fourth, when Masataka Yoshida, Justin Turner, and Rafael Devers began the inning with back-to-back singles and a game-tying home run, respectively, the Boston bats couldn’t catch a break.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/05/cora-benching-verdugo-overshadows-frustrating-5-4-red-sox-loss/

Rangers celebrate Artemi Panarin's game-tying goal in the third period of their comeback win over the Devils.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/18/sports/rangers-rally-past-devils-to-extend-point-streak-to-11-games/

Red Springs (11-4, 3-1 Southeastern) forced overtime after a game-tying 3-point shot by Kaedon Porter at the buzzer to end regulation.

Source: https://www.robesonian.com/sports/241675/fairmont-girls-beat-east-bladen

’s last chance at a game-tying drive when Vasilios Balouris stuffed a fourth-and-2 running play with 3:06 left.

Source: https://tribhssn.triblive.com/wpial-class-6a-5a-football-roundup-pine-richland-upsets-top-ranked-central-catholic/

Stevens drove down the court and pulled up for a potential game-tying jumper on the left wing, but Butler had a good contest and forced the miss.

Source: https://thedailyaztec.com/112855/sports/the-butler-does-it-again-to-lead-the-aztecs-to-the-mountain-west-semifinals/

The center had a costly turnover Thursday night when he attempted to connect with Charlie McAvoy which ultimately led to Ryan McLeod scoring the game-tying goal in the third period before being called for a penalty minutes later.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/four-takeaways-from-bruins-loss-to-oilers-that-snapped-win-streak/

Then on Thursday, in his first game back in Minneapolis since injuring the knee making a highlight-reel grab on the warning track in center field, Lewis clobbered a two-run, game-tying home run in the eighth inning of Minnesota's 7-6 win over Cleveland.

Source: https://deadspin.com/royce-lewis-twins-chase-more-success-against-guardians-1850498811

The Orioles led 4-2 to begin the fifth Sunday, but a questionable call by the umpiring crew sparked a game-tying rally by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/09/03/orioles-overcome-strange-5th-inning-to-beat-diamondbacks-8-5-and-win-road-series/

The Penguins celebrate Jake Guentzel’s game-tying goal against the Flyers in the third period Saturday.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/penguins-tie-score-late-but-succumb-to-flyers-in-shootout/

They were 15 yards away from a potential game-tying field goal of 58 yards.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eagles-blew-decent-chance-to-force-overtime

This included the game-tying 3-pointer with just two seconds left in regulation.

Source: https://s24476.pcdn.co/sports/116719/davis-nails-10-3-pointers-to-set-school-record