A Tiebreaker is an additional contest or period of play designed to establish a winner among tied contestants. Which situation below is the best example of a Tiebreaker?
A
At halftime, the score is tied at 28.
B
Mary and Megan have each scored three goals in the game.
C
The referee tosses a coin to decide which team will have possession of the ball first.
D
The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime.
Correct Answer: The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime.
This is the only choice that indicates that an additional period of play is taking place to determine the winner of a game that ended in a tie.