Watch: Iowa hits mid-air three to force overtime with Northwestern

With seconds remaining in its game against Northwestern Sunday and trailing by three points, Iowa's Jared Uthoff hit a twisting, leaning three-pointer to force overtime.

With seconds remaining in its game against Northwestern Sunday and trailing 54-51, Iowa's Jared Uthoff hit a twisting, leaning three-pointer to force overtime.

The clutch shot caused momentary grieving amongst Northwestern fans, including former NBA coach Doug Collins, the father of Wildcats coach Chris Collins.  

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The shot would end up not mattering, though, as Northwestern went on to win the game 66-61.

The loss dropped Iowa to 15-10 on the season and 6-6 in conference. 

Northwestern earned only its second Big Ten win of the season, improving to 2-10 in conference and snapping a 10-game conference losing streak.

- Will Green