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Video: UNI's dramatic NCAA tournament weekend featured in 'One Shining Moment'
The Gazette
Apr. 5, 2016 12:22 am
You knew the instant the buzzer sounded in Northern Iowa's wild first and second-round NCAA tournament games that each would feature in the classic montage of tourney highlights set to 'One Shining Moment.'
And that was indeed the case. Scenes from Paul Jesperson's half-court buzzer beater that knocked off Texas were followed seconds later by Texas A&M's last-minute comeback and double-overtime victory over the Panthers.
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Iowa State made six quick appearances, of course including dancing Jameel McKay.
Marcus Paige's off-balance 3 that tied the national championship game with 4.7 seconds left was shown, followed by Kris Jenkins' winner to end it.
Adam Woodbury's tip-in at the buzzer to beat Temple in the first round didn't make the cut.
Northern Iowa experienced the highs and lows of March Madness. On the left, Paul Jesperson celebrates his game-winning shot against Texas. On the right, Matt Bohannon walks off the floor in disbelief after Texas A&M completes its comeback to advance to the Sweet 16. (Adam Wesley/The Gazette)